Biology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 137 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 178 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $65,025 | $62,113 | #274 | $30,012 |
| 179 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $65,000 | $66,106 | #149 | $29,167 |
| 180 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $64,939 | $59,090 | #385 | $32,894 |
| 181 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $64,930 | $67,108 | #132 | $24,063 |
| 182 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,921 | $56,980 | #466 | $33,313 |
| 183 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #153 | $33,417 |
| 184 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #154 | $33,417 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,063 one year after graduating and $64,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.