Biology at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hobart William Smith Colleges 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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| 256 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #227 | $33,576 |
| 257 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #228 | $33,576 |
| 258 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #229 | $33,576 |
| 259 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $62,737 | $59,713 | #360 | $33,163 |
| 260 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $62,726 | $56,473 | #487 | $39,977 |
| 261 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $62,726 | $63,793 | #230 | $33,322 |
| 262 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $62,683 | $65,225 | #187 | $31,734 |
Other Majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,833 | $61,946 | #44 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,822 | $72,158 | #101 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,778 | $35,381 | #42 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,977 | $40,648 | #20 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,650 | $50,750 | #27 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,522 | — | #6 of 137 |
| Architecture and Related Services | $68,341 | $29,900 | #1 of 6 |
| Sociology | $67,556 | $20,228 | #25 of 462 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $61,905 | $43,671 | #53 of 265 |
| History | $60,616 | $30,710 | #50 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $60,381 | $39,939 | #29 of 70 |
| Psychology | $59,317 | $38,117 | #109 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,440 | — | #119 of 576 |
| Philosophy | $40,284 | — | #81 of 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,163 one year after graduating and $62,737 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hobart William Smith Colleges rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #259 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more 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.