Biology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies 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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| 703 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $49,396 | $50,221 | #718 | $22,167 |
| 704 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $49,395 | $52,575 | #633 | $27,034 |
| 705 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #619 | $33,699 |
| 706 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #620 | $33,699 |
| 707 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $49,383 | $44,460 | #806 | — |
| 708 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $59,901 | #353 | $17,342 |
| 709 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $49,335 | $44,889 | #804 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1043 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #58 of 137 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #554 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #351 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #411 of 462 |
| Psychology | $42,425 | $34,095 | #893 of 1027 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #423 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #86 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #665 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #564 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,699 one year after graduating and $49,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies ranks #706 by median pay four years after graduation, and #620 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,424.
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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.