Biology at Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO · Master's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Kansas City University graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 96% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kansas City University Compares for Biology
All 57 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $243,863 | $214,018 | #1 | $153,622 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $128,052 | $116,519 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $109,836 | $114,290 | #3 | $55,787 |
| 4 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $100,989 | $102,707 | #4 | $51,643 |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $98,203 | $98,782 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $94,066 | $84,689 | #10 | $61,503 |
| 7 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #11 | $67,422 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $90,999 | $86,612 | #7 | $69,912 |
| 9 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $90,850 | $79,731 | #16 | $91,503 |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,940 | $80,020 | #14 | $44,139 |
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| 49 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $61,011 | $59,943 | #53 | $56,315 |
| 50 | Duke University Durham, NC | $60,753 | $65,197 | #45 | $29,519 |
| 51 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $60,416 | $73,303 | #24 | $25,458 |
| 52 | Kansas City University Kansas City, MO | $57,966 | $62,152 | #51 | $18,493 |
| 53 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $57,753 | $56,742 | #55 | $47,820 |
| 54 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $57,581 | $65,359 | #44 | $26,408 |
| 55 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $54,216 | $61,540 | #52 | — |
Other Majors at Kansas City University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $77,366 | $63,526 | #34 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kansas City University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,493 one year after graduating and $57,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kansas City University rank for biology?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Kansas City University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Kansas City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($69,830), and the median federal debt at graduation is $55,396.
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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.