Biology at Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Rust College graduates in biology earn 41% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rust 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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| 834 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $39,366 | #831 | $25,873 |
| 835 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $34,866 | $36,093 | #839 | $19,679 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $34,533 | $38,772 | #833 | — |
| 837 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $33,981 | $41,230 | #824 | $26,947 |
| 838 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $33,429 | $38,697 | #834 | — |
| 839 | Berea College Berea, KY | $32,729 | $37,059 | #837 | $26,744 |
| 840 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $32,530 | $35,534 | #840 | $35,157 |
Other Majors at Rust College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $41,398 | $24,977 | #178 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,634 | $25,814 | #673 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rust College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,947 one year after graduating and $33,981 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rust College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rust College ranks #837 by median pay four years after graduation, and #824 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rust College worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,696.
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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.