Biology at Hastings College
Hastings, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Hastings College graduates in biology earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hastings College 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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| 817 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $47,834 | #762 | $18,690 |
| 818 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $40,967 | $44,097 | #810 | $33,518 |
| 819 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $46,388 | #785 | $14,102 |
| 820 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $40,723 | $42,089 | #820 | — |
| 821 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,412 | $43,330 | #812 | $31,149 |
| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
| 823 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,048 | $42,626 | #818 | $34,287 |
Other Majors at Hastings College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $64,708 | $39,319 | #299 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,465 | $47,525 | #740 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,238 | — | #469 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $40,406 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hastings College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,723 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hastings College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hastings College ranks #820 by median pay four years after graduation, and #820 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hastings College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
← All data for Hastings College · Methodology
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.