Biology at Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Colgate University graduates in biology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colgate 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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| 417 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $58,051 | $58,393 | #416 | $26,340 |
| 418 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $58,008 | $50,913 | #699 | $41,181 |
| 419 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $58,005 | $55,407 | #528 | $37,924 |
| 420 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $57,996 | $55,200 | #534 | $34,796 |
| 421 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,920 | $54,167 | #572 | $41,018 |
| 422 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,789 | $58,754 | #398 | $30,608 |
| 423 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $57,765 | $58,748 | #400 | $43,968 |
Other Majors at Colgate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $161,980 | $79,929 | #22 of 349 |
| Economics | $128,887 | $77,274 | #18 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,188 | $56,064 | #33 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $81,802 | $53,541 | #9 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,199 | — | #23 of 118 |
| History | $75,784 | — | #14 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,760 | $41,870 | #15 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,702 | $48,008 | #48 of 576 |
| Education | $57,530 | — | #13 of 71 |
| Sociology | — | $51,788 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,089 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,883 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colgate University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,796 one year after graduating and $57,996 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colgate University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Colgate University ranks #420 by median pay four years after graduation, and #534 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Colgate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,730.
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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.