Biology at Doane University
Crete, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Doane University graduates in biology earn 4% 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 Doane 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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| 343 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,794 | $58,747 | #401 | $35,275 |
| 344 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $59,715 | $61,977 | #276 | $35,617 |
| 345 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,702 | $67,601 | #118 | $27,786 |
| 346 | Doane University Crete, NE | $59,689 | $61,691 | #286 | $35,302 |
| 347 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $59,676 | $52,551 | #635 | $42,472 |
| 348 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $69,074 | #95 | $27,358 |
| 349 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $67,693 | #116 | $29,848 |
Other Majors at Doane University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $80,849 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,602 | $52,160 | #606 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,983 | $50,856 | #627 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $63,451 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,733 | — | #57 of 177 |
| History | $54,475 | — | #143 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,163 | — | #146 of 680 |
| Human Services | $51,673 | $38,613 | #30 of 94 |
| Sociology | $48,705 | $32,351 | #321 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,268 | — | #242 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,347 | $34,896 | #734 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Doane University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,302 one year after graduating and $59,689 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Doane University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Doane University ranks #346 by median pay four years after graduation, and #286 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Doane University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.
