Biology at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
New Jersey Institute of Technology graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Jersey Institute of Technology 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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| 162 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $65,991 | $58,112 | #422 | $41,250 |
| 163 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $65,948 | $67,070 | #133 | $33,863 |
| 164 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,815 | $57,957 | #429 | $42,721 |
| 165 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $65,807 | $57,758 | #436 | $25,749 |
| 166 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 | $66,868 | #137 | — |
| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
Other Majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $103,918 | $61,739 | #13 of 148 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,547 | $71,329 | #31 of 94 |
| Computer Engineering | $99,880 | $67,640 | #121 of 189 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,926 | $68,183 | #131 of 459 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,718 | $78,794 | #146 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $97,371 | $66,617 | #72 of 158 |
| Mathematics | $94,840 | $65,725 | #32 of 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,827 | $68,675 | #195 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,396 | $63,449 | #86 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,389 | $68,288 | #90 of 233 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $86,360 | $64,831 | #8 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,805 | $52,174 | #220 of 1176 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $69,456 | $48,961 | #11 of 22 |
| Architecture | $66,840 | — | #44 of 78 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $66,488 | $38,975 | #34 of 299 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $39,134 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Jersey Institute of Technology biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,749 one year after graduating and $65,807 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Jersey Institute of Technology rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, New Jersey Institute of Technology ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #436 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at New Jersey Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,875.
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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.