Biology at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in biology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Centenary 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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| 226 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $63,596 | $60,530 | #326 | $37,433 |
| 227 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $63,572 | $64,634 | #199 | $19,218 |
| 228 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $63,410 | $69,269 | #92 | $25,185 |
| 229 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $63,381 | $55,629 | #521 | $44,312 |
| 230 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $63,374 | $65,090 | #192 | — |
| 231 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $63,320 | $64,397 | #206 | $43,182 |
| 232 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $63,317 | $60,481 | #329 | $31,891 |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,527 | $49,381 | #301 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,181 | $37,259 | #48 of 660 |
| Social Work | $62,373 | — | #21 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,358 | $54,633 | #20 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,746 | $26,569 | #172 of 299 |
| Sociology | $46,031 | $32,049 | #372 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,622 | — | #148 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,098 | $17,274 | #560 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,424 | $32,988 | #419 of 476 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $40,047 | $34,104 | #5 of 8 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $34,057 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $27,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,312 one year after graduating and $63,381 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Centenary University ranks #229 by median pay four years after graduation, and #521 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,294.
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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.