Biology at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University graduates in biology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Michigan 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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| 798 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $44,145 | $50,108 | #720 | $29,098 |
| 799 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $44,118 | $40,173 | #828 | — |
| 800 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,095 | $47,056 | #778 | $22,684 |
| 801 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,698 | $46,074 | #791 | $26,818 |
| 802 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $43,542 | $44,269 | #808 | — |
| 803 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,530 | $45,062 | #802 | $23,272 |
| 804 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $47,551 | #768 | $26,754 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,818 one year after graduating and $43,698 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #801 by median pay four years after graduation, and #791 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,624.
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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.