Biology at Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Lake Superior State University graduates in biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lake Superior 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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| 760 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $46,718 | $49,725 | #728 | $21,529 |
| 761 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $46,598 | $56,538 | #485 | $19,910 |
| 762 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,452 | $49,442 | #738 | $25,912 |
| 763 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $46,435 | $48,960 | #745 | — |
| 764 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $46,399 | $51,449 | #672 | $29,891 |
| 765 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $46,370 | $52,634 | #629 | $30,174 |
| 766 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #731 | $35,416 |
Other Majors at Lake Superior State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,216 | $77,229 | #185 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,959 | $68,007 | #940 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,167 | $47,038 | #711 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,286 | $43,937 | #192 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,905 | — | #98 of 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,396 | $39,198 | #1014 of 1176 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $44,090 | $34,729 | #7 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lake Superior State University ranks #763 by median pay four years after graduation, and #745 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lake Superior State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.