Biology at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Saint Cloud State University graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Cloud 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 |
| … | |||||
| 262 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $62,683 | $65,225 | #187 | $31,734 |
| 263 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $62,653 | $67,215 | #130 | — |
| 264 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $62,624 | $66,829 | #139 | $37,814 |
| 265 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $62,595 | $59,792 | #357 | $44,166 |
| 266 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $62,574 | $59,557 | #365 | $25,253 |
| 267 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $62,541 | $61,446 | #292 | — |
| 268 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $62,515 | $56,926 | #471 | $41,876 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Cloud State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,166 one year after graduating and $62,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Cloud State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Saint Cloud State University ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Saint Cloud State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,546.
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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.