Biology at Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Saginaw Valley State University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saginaw Valley 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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| 555 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $54,176 | $51,564 | #668 | $30,834 |
| 556 | Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $54,153 | $56,220 | #498 | $39,724 |
| 557 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,090 | $61,397 | #294 | $25,950 |
| 558 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $54,038 | $56,977 | #468 | $35,216 |
| 559 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $53,989 | $51,386 | #676 | $23,473 |
| 560 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $53,988 | $54,906 | #541 | $31,776 |
| 561 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $53,986 | $57,935 | #430 | $29,467 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saginaw Valley State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,216 one year after graduating and $54,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saginaw Valley State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Saginaw Valley State University ranks #558 by median pay four years after graduation, and #468 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Saginaw Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,865.
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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.