Biology at Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Delta State University graduates in biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta 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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| 765 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $46,370 | $52,634 | #629 | $30,174 |
| 766 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #731 | $35,416 |
| 767 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #732 | $35,416 |
| 768 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $46,266 | $56,135 | #504 | $20,823 |
| 769 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA | $46,194 | $47,820 | #763 | $25,869 |
| 770 | University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | $46,151 | $54,385 | #566 | $27,992 |
| 771 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $46,040 | $45,234 | #799 | $26,015 |
Other Majors at Delta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 | $68,221 | #860 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 | — | #956 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $47,196 | — | #337 of 420 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,058 | $30,953 | #265 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 | $34,177 | #320 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,285 | $28,918 | #38 of 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 | $39,008 | #617 of 680 |
| Psychology | $37,868 | $18,767 | #1004 of 1027 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 | $25,415 | #41 of 43 |
| Air Transportation | — | $32,537 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,839 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,823 one year after graduating and $46,266 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Delta State University ranks #768 by median pay four years after graduation, and #504 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Delta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.