Biology at Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Metropolitan State University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Metropolitan State 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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| 235 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $63,274 | $62,166 | #271 | $27,462 |
| 236 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $63,206 | $60,159 | #341 | $28,324 |
| 237 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $63,159 | $58,176 | #420 | $40,088 |
| 238 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,149 | $60,321 | #333 | $42,128 |
| 239 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $63,133 | $55,595 | #523 | $32,747 |
| 240 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $63,132 | $60,305 | #334 | $36,136 |
| 241 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $63,125 | $57,440 | #449 | $20,210 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Metropolitan State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,128 one year after graduating and $63,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Metropolitan State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Metropolitan State University ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #333 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Metropolitan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,286.
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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.