Biology at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 209 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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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| 273 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,172 | $65,397 | #183 | $41,112 |
| 274 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $62,164 | $56,606 | #483 | — |
| 275 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $62,124 | $63,181 | #250 | $37,665 |
| 276 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $62,087 | $64,439 | #203 | $24,989 |
| 277 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $62,048 | $66,215 | #147 | $34,567 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $62,047 | $66,585 | #141 | $33,471 |
| 279 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $61,879 | $58,896 | #393 | $29,383 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Las Vegas biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,989 one year after graduating and $62,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Las Vegas rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #276 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Nevada-Las Vegas worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,668.
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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.