Biology at Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
Jackson State University graduates in biology earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jackson 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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| 825 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $40,017 | $42,944 | #815 | — |
| 826 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $38,783 | $41,280 | #822 | — |
| 827 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $38,092 | $39,637 | #830 | — |
| 828 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $38,027 | $46,139 | #788 | $25,354 |
| 829 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $37,940 | $42,070 | #821 | $25,938 |
| 830 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $37,771 | $41,259 | #823 | $43,914 |
| 831 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $37,919 | #835 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,354 one year after graduating and $38,027 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Jackson State University ranks #828 by median pay four years after graduation, and #788 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Jackson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,532.
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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.