Biology at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
William Carey 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 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Carey 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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| 758 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $46,898 | $46,077 | #790 | — |
| 759 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,873 | $47,656 | #764 | $20,104 |
| 760 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $46,718 | $49,725 | #728 | $21,529 |
| 761 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $46,598 | $56,538 | #485 | $19,910 |
| 762 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,452 | $49,442 | #738 | $25,912 |
| 763 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $46,435 | $48,960 | #745 | — |
| 764 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $46,399 | $51,449 | #672 | $29,891 |
Other Majors at William Carey University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,147 | $73,469 | #641 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,978 | $52,790 | #34 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,866 | $40,598 | #1052 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $35,540 | #455 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,152 | $24,182 | #491 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,389 | $39,520 | #591 of 680 |
| Psychology | $38,325 | $21,799 | #995 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Carey University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,910 one year after graduating and $46,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Carey University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, William Carey University ranks #761 by median pay four years after graduation, and #485 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at William Carey University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,961.
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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.