Biology at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Eastern Michigan University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Michigan University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 659 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $56,978 | #467 | $34,180 |
| 660 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,742 | $59,795 | #356 | $32,390 |
| 661 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $50,728 | $46,159 | #787 | $27,014 |
| 662 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $50,722 | $53,480 | #600 | $32,586 |
| 663 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $50,711 | $55,394 | #529 | $29,435 |
| 664 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $50,699 | $52,484 | #637 | $29,542 |
| 665 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,674 | $51,521 | #669 | $26,554 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,586 one year after graduating and $50,722 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Michigan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Eastern Michigan University ranks #662 by median pay four years after graduation, and #600 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Eastern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,357.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.