Biology at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in biology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montclair State 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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| 131 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $67,630 | $72,797 | #57 | — |
| 132 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $67,551 | $59,486 | #367 | $45,670 |
| 133 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #378 | $37,179 |
| 134 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #379 | $37,179 |
| 135 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $67,446 | $70,181 | #80 | $36,823 |
| 136 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $67,444 | $68,591 | #103 | $37,110 |
| 137 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $67,414 | $71,941 | #69 | $26,431 |
Other Biology Credentials at Montclair State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,150 | — | — |
Other Majors at Montclair State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,179 one year after graduating and $67,541 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Montclair State University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #379 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,486.
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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.