Biology at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates in biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,140 | $73,569 | #528 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $68,648 | — |
| Computer Science | $59,648 | $49,629 | #342 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,836 | $45,023 | #780 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $51,637 | $32,499 | #138 of 207 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,274 | $39,435 | #248 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,805 | $36,223 | #597 of 660 |
| Education | $43,653 | — | #21 of 27 |
| Psychology | $42,219 | $36,323 | #912 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,671 | $32,588 | #157 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,452 | $32,393 | #675 of 680 |
| Education | — | $29,753 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,416 one year after graduating and $46,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranks #766 by median pay four years after graduation, and #731 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.