Biology at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Fordham University graduates in biology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fordham 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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| 60 | Widener University Chester, PA | $73,535 | $74,786 | #40 | $35,142 |
| 61 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $73,491 | $69,948 | #84 | $33,416 |
| 62 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $73,377 | $74,625 | #42 | $40,110 |
| 63 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $73,136 | $69,610 | #88 | $33,594 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $72,726 | $64,043 | #219 | $40,427 |
| 65 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $72,593 | $66,865 | #138 | $43,624 |
| 66 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $72,404 | $65,187 | #189 | $37,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fordham University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,594 one year after graduating and $73,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fordham University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fordham University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fordham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.