Biology at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minnesota State University-Mankato 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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| 323 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $60,351 | $57,442 | #448 | $33,228 |
| 324 | Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | $60,305 | $65,874 | #170 | $27,912 |
| 325 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $60,289 | $64,699 | #198 | $39,710 |
| 326 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $60,198 | $57,502 | #446 | $37,216 |
| 327 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $60,170 | $52,986 | #616 | $41,204 |
| 328 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $60,161 | $59,108 | #384 | $30,804 |
| 329 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,104 | $52,752 | #626 | $37,980 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,216 one year after graduating and $60,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University-Mankato rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks #326 by median pay four years after graduation, and #446 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Minnesota State University-Mankato worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.