Biology at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
Alcorn State University graduates in biology earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alcorn 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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| 819 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $46,388 | #785 | $14,102 |
| 820 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $40,723 | $42,089 | #820 | — |
| 821 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,412 | $43,330 | #812 | $31,149 |
| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
| 823 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,048 | $42,626 | #818 | $34,287 |
| 824 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $40,032 | $36,453 | #838 | $32,986 |
| 825 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $40,017 | $42,944 | #815 | — |
Other Majors at Alcorn State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,159 | $85,255 | #239 of 966 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $62,499 | $44,330 | #48 of 77 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,214 | $36,262 | #177 of 253 |
| Social Work | $46,157 | — | #360 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,321 | $26,269 | #420 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,908 | $30,617 | #637 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,403 | — | #586 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,841 | $29,482 | #1173 of 1176 |
| Agriculture | — | $37,771 | — |
| Psychology | $35,015 | $23,388 | #1021 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $27,472 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $27,087 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alcorn State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,607 one year after graduating and $40,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alcorn State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Alcorn State University ranks #822 by median pay four years after graduation, and #744 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Alcorn State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,405.
← All data for Alcorn State University · Methodology
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.