Biology at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 687 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $49,951 | $57,822 | #435 | $30,865 |
| 688 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $50,708 | #706 | $18,071 |
| 689 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,840 | $58,732 | #403 | $29,596 |
| 690 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #767 | $37,382 |
| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
| 692 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $49,725 | $47,328 | #773 | $25,459 |
| 693 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $49,714 | $50,007 | #721 | $42,677 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 | $42,201 | #178 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 | $35,354 | #472 of 565 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Sociology | $46,877 | $33,894 | #362 of 462 |
| Psychology | $45,927 | $37,872 | #755 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,531 | $27,863 | #474 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,382 one year after graduating and $49,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hamline University ranks #690 by median pay four years after graduation, and #767 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.