Biology at Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Wayne State College graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne State 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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| 387 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $58,659 | $59,657 | #362 | $38,360 |
| 388 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $58,623 | $62,911 | #252 | $27,729 |
| 389 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $58,620 | $51,450 | #671 | $24,229 |
| 390 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $58,609 | $60,575 | #322 | $32,538 |
| 391 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $58,607 | $54,809 | #543 | $38,933 |
| 392 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $58,580 | $51,411 | #675 | $37,244 |
| 393 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $58,540 | $59,518 | #366 | $26,029 |
Other Majors at Wayne State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $68,431 | $54,600 | #47 of 51 |
| Information Science/Studies | $59,871 | $49,981 | #130 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,178 | $43,490 | #894 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,485 | $41,869 | #308 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,581 | $42,589 | #233 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,746 | $35,343 | #477 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,369 | $41,322 | #559 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,391 | $35,028 | #54 of 59 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,701 | — | #272 of 299 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $35,833 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,395 | — | #171 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,538 one year after graduating and $58,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wayne State College ranks #390 by median pay four years after graduation, and #322 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wayne State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
← All data for Wayne State 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.