Biology at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nebraska Wesleyan 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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| 538 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $54,633 | $56,718 | #479 | $29,330 |
| 539 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $63,236 | #247 | $27,164 |
| 540 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $54,587 | $53,631 | #590 | — |
| 541 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $54,566 | $56,396 | #490 | — |
| 542 | Hope College Holland, MI | $54,538 | $57,504 | #445 | $35,430 |
| 543 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $54,513 | $50,980 | #698 | $36,393 |
| 544 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $54,497 | $64,220 | #209 | $28,061 |
Other Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 | $76,333 | #240 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 | $60,923 | #351 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $70,281 | $49,372 | #75 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $28,791 | #143 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,937 | $41,188 | #220 of 660 |
| Psychology | $50,320 | $35,540 | #498 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $48,785 | $40,080 | #308 of 420 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 | $23,649 | #44 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska Wesleyan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska Wesleyan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #541 by median pay four years after graduation, and #490 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Nebraska Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.