Biology at Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Saint Peter's University graduates in biology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Peter's 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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| 288 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $61,647 | $66,099 | #150 | $31,435 |
| 289 | Boston University Boston, MA | $61,610 | $54,254 | #570 | $40,165 |
| 290 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,561 | $63,910 | #225 | $36,131 |
| 291 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $61,502 | $53,979 | #578 | $33,779 |
| 292 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,492 | $55,954 | #512 | $35,053 |
| 293 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $68,176 | #110 | $24,287 |
| 294 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $61,416 | $65,540 | #180 | $36,709 |
Other Majors at Saint Peter's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,199 | $88,259 | #129 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,212 | $40,562 | #427 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,460 | $18,709 | #329 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,040 | $42,046 | #18 of 680 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,013 | $32,169 | #432 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,634 | $27,543 | #847 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,438 | $28,558 | #280 of 660 |
| Psychology | $45,623 | $18,775 | #775 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,362 | $19,735 | #578 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,264 | $28,911 | #610 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Peter's University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,779 one year after graduating and $61,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Peter's University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Saint Peter's University ranks #291 by median pay four years after graduation, and #578 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Saint Peter's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,185.
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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.