Biology at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
College of Saint Benedict graduates in biology earn 5% 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 College of Saint Benedict 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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| 329 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,104 | $52,752 | #626 | $37,980 |
| 330 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $60,099 | $64,495 | #201 | $43,182 |
| 331 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $60,059 | $59,008 | #390 | $38,067 |
| 332 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $60,050 | $57,361 | #453 | $35,800 |
| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
| 335 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $59,989 | $61,009 | #303 | $35,620 |
Other Majors at College of Saint Benedict by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,159 | $64,410 | #146 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,492 | $75,656 | #551 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,901 | $54,373 | #155 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,777 | $35,104 | #206 of 565 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $64,449 | — | #11 of 137 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,430 | $45,702 | #93 of 660 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $61,790 | $28,402 | #25 of 53 |
| Psychology | $57,475 | $41,029 | #155 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,753 | — | #196 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,487 | $43,466 | #188 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Saint Benedict biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,800 one year after graduating and $60,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Saint Benedict rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, College of Saint Benedict ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #453 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at College of Saint Benedict worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,965.
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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.