Biology at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo College 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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| 599 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $53,077 | $48,819 | #749 | $36,766 |
| 600 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $52,979 | $60,136 | #343 | $30,593 |
| 601 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,960 | $53,845 | #582 | $31,367 |
| 602 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $52,863 | $55,738 | #517 | $24,211 |
| 603 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $52,808 | $46,503 | #783 | — |
| 604 | Trine University Angola, IN | $52,806 | $56,651 | #481 | $39,067 |
| 605 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $52,671 | $60,971 | #305 | $33,784 |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Economics | $72,170 | $42,508 | #244 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $63,824 | $39,940 | #132 of 209 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Psychology | $54,747 | $26,952 | #260 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,150 | $24,329 | #275 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,265 | $30,494 | #551 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,211 one year after graduating and $52,863 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #602 by median pay four years after graduation, and #517 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.