Biology at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 123 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 358 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,419 | $56,555 | #484 | $37,834 |
| 359 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $59,307 | $60,298 | #335 | $36,637 |
| 360 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $59,296 | $58,941 | #391 | $39,327 |
| 361 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $59,249 | $62,471 | #264 | $35,955 |
| 362 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $59,249 | $53,913 | #579 | $36,140 |
| 363 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $59,238 | $58,201 | #419 | $31,678 |
| 364 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $59,231 | $62,452 | #266 | $23,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,955 one year after graduating and $59,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #361 by median pay four years after graduation, and #264 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,060.
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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.