Biology at Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Northwest Missouri State University graduates in biology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Missouri State 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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| 425 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $57,718 | $59,921 | #352 | $27,301 |
| 426 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $57,716 | $58,680 | #406 | $27,660 |
| 427 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $57,709 | $54,695 | #548 | — |
| 428 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $57,564 | $61,721 | #285 | $37,983 |
| 429 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $57,551 | $59,747 | #358 | — |
| 430 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $57,540 | $54,766 | #546 | $28,217 |
| 431 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $57,528 | $54,952 | #540 | $38,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Missouri State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,983 one year after graduating and $57,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Missouri State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northwest Missouri State University ranks #428 by median pay four years after graduation, and #285 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northwest Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.