Biology at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Canisius 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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| 732 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $48,211 | $55,821 | #515 | — |
| 733 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,139 | $53,379 | #605 | $31,742 |
| 734 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,112 | $51,586 | #666 | $34,102 |
| 735 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $48,104 | $45,785 | #793 | $29,397 |
| 736 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,094 | $51,596 | #665 | $33,155 |
| 737 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $48,755 | #751 | $24,841 |
| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Economics | $65,757 | $55,786 | #319 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,529 | $35,264 | #321 of 660 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,532 | $29,333 | #56 of 82 |
| Human Services | $51,522 | — | #31 of 94 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,180 | — | #408 of 576 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,397 one year after graduating and $48,104 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Canisius University ranks #735 by median pay four years after graduation, and #793 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,859.
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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.