Biology at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 117 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in biology earn 11% less 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 Wayne 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 |
| … | |||||
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
| 657 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $50,810 | $54,526 | #561 | — |
| 658 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $55,459 | #527 | — |
| 659 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $56,978 | #467 | $34,180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,716 one year after graduating and $50,811 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wayne State University ranks #656 by median pay four years after graduation, and #595 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,384.
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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.