Biology at CUNY City College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 196 graduates a year
CUNY City College graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY City 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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| 233 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $63,299 | $56,989 | #465 | $29,763 |
| 234 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $63,292 | $67,921 | #114 | $30,666 |
| 235 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $63,274 | $62,166 | #271 | $27,462 |
| 236 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $63,206 | $60,159 | #341 | $28,324 |
| 237 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $63,159 | $58,176 | #420 | $40,088 |
| 238 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,149 | $60,321 | #333 | $42,128 |
| 239 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $63,133 | $55,595 | #523 | $32,747 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY City College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,324 one year after graduating and $63,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY City College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, CUNY City College ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at CUNY City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,382.
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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.