Biology at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates in biology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 |
| … | |||||
| 85 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #216 | $33,189 |
| 86 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #217 | $33,189 |
| 87 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #218 | $33,189 |
| 88 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $71,026 | $62,338 | #269 | $42,492 |
| 89 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $71,019 | $76,190 | #32 | $38,985 |
| 90 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $70,959 | $73,457 | #50 | $23,492 |
| 91 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $70,958 | $72,165 | #63 | $36,643 |
Other Majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,492 one year after graduating and $71,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at William Paterson University of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,329.
← All data for William Paterson University of New Jersey · Methodology
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.