Biology at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 282 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in biology earn 9% 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 Grand Valley State 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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| 617 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $52,222 | $54,060 | #573 | $26,647 |
| 618 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $52,194 | $56,012 | #509 | $31,922 |
| 619 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $52,187 | $54,303 | #568 | $33,100 |
| 620 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $52,176 | $55,014 | #539 | $40,959 |
| 621 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $52,171 | $55,477 | #526 | $27,866 |
| 622 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $52,163 | $59,064 | #387 | $31,360 |
| 623 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $52,159 | $51,246 | #683 | $32,691 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,959 one year after graduating and $52,176 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #620 by median pay four years after graduation, and #539 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.