Biology at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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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| 488 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $56,037 | $57,579 | #439 | $34,206 |
| 489 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $56,037 | $57,579 | #440 | $34,206 |
| 490 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $56,019 | $64,846 | #195 | $22,742 |
| 491 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,991 | $59,036 | #389 | $27,497 |
| 492 | Albright College Reading, PA | $55,892 | $56,843 | #474 | $31,544 |
| 493 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $55,869 | $49,199 | #740 | $39,270 |
| 494 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $55,828 | $59,422 | #371 | $26,964 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,497 one year after graduating and $55,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Oakland University ranks #491 by median pay four years after graduation, and #389 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,200.
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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.