Biology at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in biology earn 11% 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 Montana 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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| 660 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,742 | $59,795 | #356 | $32,390 |
| 661 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $50,728 | $46,159 | #787 | $27,014 |
| 662 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $50,722 | $53,480 | #600 | $32,586 |
| 663 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $50,711 | $55,394 | #529 | $29,435 |
| 664 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $50,699 | $52,484 | #637 | $29,542 |
| 665 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,674 | $51,521 | #669 | $26,554 |
| 666 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $50,669 | $54,328 | #567 | $30,486 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,435 one year after graduating and $50,711 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Montana State University ranks #663 by median pay four years after graduation, and #529 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.