Biology at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 254 graduates a year
Cornell University graduates in biology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornell 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 |
| … | |||||
| 108 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $69,355 | $72,167 | #62 | $51,134 |
| 109 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | #304 | $45,275 |
| 110 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,149 | $65,816 | #171 | $26,768 |
| 111 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $69,083 | $65,753 | #173 | $34,500 |
| 112 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $69,024 | $73,659 | #48 | — |
| 113 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $69,005 | $71,803 | #70 | $35,798 |
| 114 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $68,904 | $60,476 | #330 | $33,988 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,500 one year after graduating and $69,083 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Cornell University ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.