Biology at St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
St Olaf College graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Olaf College 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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| 251 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $62,871 | $55,364 | #530 | — |
| 252 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $62,849 | $59,819 | #355 | $32,803 |
| 253 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $62,821 | $61,721 | #284 | $31,964 |
| 254 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $62,818 | $60,005 | #346 | $36,429 |
| 255 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #226 | $33,576 |
| 256 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #227 | $33,576 |
| 257 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #228 | $33,576 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Olaf College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,429 one year after graduating and $62,818 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Olaf College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, St Olaf College ranks #254 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at St Olaf College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.