Biology at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in biology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel 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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| 416 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,099 | $62,538 | #261 | $30,167 |
| 417 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $58,051 | $58,393 | #416 | $26,340 |
| 418 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $58,008 | $50,913 | #699 | $41,181 |
| 419 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $58,005 | $55,407 | #528 | $37,924 |
| 420 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $57,996 | $55,200 | #534 | $34,796 |
| 421 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,920 | $54,167 | #572 | $41,018 |
| 422 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,789 | $58,754 | #398 | $30,608 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $101,195 | $76,000 | #3 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,008 | $73,942 | #135 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,511 | $75,371 | #438 of 966 |
| Physics | $85,657 | — | #36 of 107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,036 | $65,587 | #178 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,059 | $55,704 | #191 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,202 | $31,919 | #35 of 610 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,919 | — | #168 of 253 |
| Psychology | $55,370 | $31,060 | #235 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $54,448 | $45,259 | #145 of 420 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,868 | $40,019 | #337 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $52,907 | — | #42 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,866 | $43,639 | #151 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,556 | $45,361 | #359 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,924 one year after graduating and $58,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Bethel University ranks #419 by median pay four years after graduation, and #528 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,026.
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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.