Biology at Elmira College
Elmira, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Elmira College graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmira 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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| 523 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $55,174 | $62,627 | #258 | $28,127 |
| 524 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $55,165 | $48,414 | #758 | $34,553 |
| 525 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $55,147 | $58,641 | #409 | $39,368 |
| 526 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $55,132 | $52,474 | #638 | — |
| 527 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,100 | $56,021 | #508 | — |
| 528 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $55,097 | $58,644 | #408 | $28,764 |
| 529 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $55,097 | $59,109 | #383 | $34,248 |
Other Majors at Elmira College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,729 | $76,302 | #376 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,915 | $53,483 | #434 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,556 | $40,617 | #777 of 1176 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $56,168 | — | #42 of 177 |
| Psychology | $51,101 | $23,698 | #449 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $49,723 | $35,437 | #40 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmira College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,132 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmira College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Elmira College ranks #526 by median pay four years after graduation, and #638 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Elmira College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.