Biology at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 516 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in biology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 213 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,205 | $68,901 | #99 | $38,992 |
| 214 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $64,203 | $65,942 | #166 | $36,327 |
| 215 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $64,110 | $67,436 | #125 | $43,311 |
| 216 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,018 | $67,500 | #122 | $26,435 |
| 217 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $63,998 | $67,318 | #128 | $29,359 |
| 218 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,977 | $60,893 | #310 | $38,071 |
| 219 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $63,958 | $75,666 | #34 | $29,188 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,435 one year after graduating and $64,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Michigan State University ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,175.
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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.