Biology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 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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| 633 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $51,626 | $50,722 | #704 | $31,438 |
| 634 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $51,544 | $53,273 | #608 | $27,924 |
| 635 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $52,359 | #642 | $28,947 |
| 636 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $51,496 | $59,624 | #363 | — |
| 637 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $51,459 | $51,762 | #661 | $35,483 |
| 638 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $51,447 | $57,047 | #463 | $27,223 |
| 639 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $51,419 | $54,872 | #542 | $19,944 |
Other Majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $103,617 | $88,085 | #5 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,650 | $83,465 | #201 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,614 | $31,599 | #274 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,454 | $40,085 | #955 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,379 | $43,186 | #172 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $52,579 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,075 | $41,896 | #205 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,003 | $30,513 | #174 of 345 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,598 | $40,645 | #29 of 50 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,819 | $26,335 | #205 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,300 | $33,674 | #577 of 660 |
| Psychology | $43,334 | $19,844 | #869 of 1027 |
| Sociology | — | $29,167 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,496 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus ranks #636 by median pay four years after graduation, and #363 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,714.
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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.