Biology at CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 124 graduates a year
CUNY Medgar Evers College graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Medgar Evers 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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| 480 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $56,275 | $59,194 | #380 | $37,170 |
| 481 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,273 | $51,205 | #686 | $25,388 |
| 482 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $56,258 | $59,879 | #354 | $28,991 |
| 483 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $56,157 | $53,450 | #601 | $39,810 |
| 484 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,154 | $51,650 | #664 | $36,401 |
| 485 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $56,142 | $63,570 | #237 | $27,123 |
| 486 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $56,141 | $53,627 | #591 | $35,616 |
Other Majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $125,792 | $115,779 | #15 of 966 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $66,377 | $49,413 | #7 of 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,987 | $37,808 | #70 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,799 | $33,205 | #680 of 796 |
| Social Work | $60,755 | $44,311 | #36 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,650 | — | #59 of 576 |
| Psychology | $56,458 | $39,868 | #192 of 1027 |
| Public Administration | $53,849 | $43,317 | #42 of 47 |
| Business/Commerce | $53,503 | $37,978 | #242 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,798 | $43,914 | #1022 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $45,267 | — | #148 of 148 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Medgar Evers College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,810 one year after graduating and $56,157 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Medgar Evers College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, CUNY Medgar Evers College ranks #483 by median pay four years after graduation, and #601 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at CUNY Medgar Evers College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.