Biology at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 174 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in biology earn 4% 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 University of Nevada-Reno 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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| 341 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $59,820 | $58,773 | #396 | $37,977 |
| 342 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $59,817 | $58,770 | #397 | $33,882 |
| 343 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,794 | $58,747 | #401 | $35,275 |
| 344 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $59,715 | $61,977 | #276 | $35,617 |
| 345 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,702 | $67,601 | #118 | $27,786 |
| 346 | Doane University Crete, NE | $59,689 | $61,691 | #286 | $35,302 |
| 347 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $59,676 | $52,551 | #635 | $42,472 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,617 one year after graduating and $59,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #344 by median pay four years after graduation, and #276 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,321.
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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.