Biology at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in biology earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard College 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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| 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 |
| 47 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $75,798 | $72,144 | #64 | — |
| 48 | Barnard College New York, NY | $75,696 | $72,047 | #67 | $47,329 |
| 49 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $75,611 | $76,897 | #27 | $45,695 |
| 50 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $75,531 | $66,292 | #146 | $25,340 |
| 51 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $75,059 | $68,299 | #109 | — |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,329 one year after graduating and $75,696 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Barnard College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,520.
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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.