Biology at Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Rockhurst University graduates in biology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rockhurst 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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| 95 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $70,632 | $63,591 | #235 | $44,657 |
| 96 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $70,545 | $75,934 | #33 | — |
| 97 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,444 | $61,727 | #283 | $32,354 |
| 98 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $70,354 | $75,434 | #36 | — |
| 99 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $70,283 | $74,692 | #41 | $34,910 |
| 100 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $70,240 | $63,960 | #224 | $23,395 |
| 101 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,854 | $63,563 | #238 | $35,638 |
Other Majors at Rockhurst University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,817 | $69,011 | #721 of 966 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,747 | — | #23 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,881 | — | #53 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 | $51,887 | #548 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $59,160 | $36,152 | #111 of 1027 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,236 | — | #166 of 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rockhurst University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $70,354 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rockhurst University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rockhurst University ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rockhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.