Biology at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in biology earn 5% 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 Gustavus Adolphus College 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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| 548 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $54,405 | $49,505 | #736 | $31,479 |
| 549 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $54,272 | $56,183 | #503 | $31,007 |
| 550 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $54,227 | $60,884 | #311 | $27,822 |
| 551 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $54,202 | $51,775 | #659 | $31,877 |
| 552 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $54,200 | $49,316 | #739 | $35,373 |
| 553 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $54,199 | $55,104 | #537 | $29,372 |
| 554 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $54,192 | $58,156 | #421 | $30,423 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,877 one year after graduating and $54,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #551 by median pay four years after graduation, and #659 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,105.
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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.