Biology at Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Adelphi University graduates in biology earn 33% 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 Adelphi 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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| 40 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $76,149 | $67,057 | #135 | $46,526 |
| 41 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $76,125 | $77,420 | #24 | $42,751 |
| 42 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $66,753 | #140 | — |
| 43 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $75,921 | $72,261 | #59 | $30,101 |
| 44 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $75,913 | $69,076 | #94 | $39,548 |
| 45 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $75,889 | $69,054 | #96 | $30,635 |
| 46 | Touro University New York, NY | $75,886 | $72,228 | #60 | $21,733 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adelphi University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,101 one year after graduating and $75,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adelphi University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Adelphi University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Adelphi University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.