Biology at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Drury University 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 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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| 702 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $49,403 | $52,583 | #632 | $37,741 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 | — | #250 of 796 |
| Architecture | $70,134 | $54,723 | #25 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1042 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #57 of 137 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #553 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #350 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #410 of 462 |
| Psychology | $42,425 | $34,095 | #892 of 1027 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #422 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #85 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #664 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #563 of 576 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $33,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University 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 rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Drury University ranks #705 by median pay four years after graduation, and #619 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Drury University 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.