Biology at Madonna University
Livonia, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Madonna University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Madonna 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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| 240 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $63,132 | $60,305 | #334 | $36,136 |
| 241 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $63,125 | $57,440 | #449 | $20,210 |
| 242 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $63,099 | $67,694 | #115 | — |
| 243 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $63,032 | $66,460 | #143 | $46,127 |
| 244 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $63,008 | $63,379 | #243 | $33,930 |
| 245 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $62,982 | $65,094 | #191 | $35,831 |
| 246 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $62,970 | $58,889 | #395 | $36,571 |
Other Majors at Madonna University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,682 | $73,608 | #726 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $69,333 | — | #13 of 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,515 | $35,691 | #604 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $58,037 | — | #79 of 420 |
| Legal Support Services | $56,416 | — | #13 of 32 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,913 | $36,296 | #468 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $50,382 | $30,013 | #4 of 20 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,795 | — | #114 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Madonna University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,127 one year after graduating and $63,032 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Madonna University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Madonna University ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Madonna University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,248.
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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.