Biology at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minnesota State University Moorhead 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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| 203 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $64,552 | $65,650 | #174 | $32,319 |
| 204 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $64,520 | $58,709 | #404 | $33,486 |
| 205 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,461 | $58,655 | #407 | $24,443 |
| 206 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $64,455 | $61,568 | #290 | $32,422 |
| 207 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $64,437 | $58,633 | #410 | $34,504 |
| 208 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $64,324 | $68,643 | #100 | $32,356 |
| 209 | Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion, OH | $64,324 | $68,643 | #101 | $32,356 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,422 one year after graduating and $64,455 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University Moorhead rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Minnesota State University Moorhead ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #290 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Minnesota State University Moorhead worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.