Biology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS · Associate's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Copiah-Lincoln Community College graduates in biology earn 40% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Copiah-Lincoln Community College Compares for Biology
All 47 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
| … | |||||
| 43 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $32,396 | $39,306 | #34 | — |
| 44 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $32,026 | $32,561 | #44 | $21,288 |
| 45 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $31,657 | $32,186 | #45 | $17,314 |
| 46 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS | $26,921 | $32,664 | #43 | — |
| 47 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS | $26,429 | $32,067 | #46 | — |
Other Majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,529 | — | #359 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $52,073 | — | #145 of 176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $38,785 | — | #5 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,401 | — | #844 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,103 | — | #510 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $33,285 | — | #222 of 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Copiah-Lincoln Community College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $26,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Copiah-Lincoln Community College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Copiah-Lincoln Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% less than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.