Biology at Long Island University
Brookville, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Long Island University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Long Island 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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| 649 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $51,073 | $48,611 | #753 | $31,617 |
| 650 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $51,038 | $53,107 | #611 | $29,947 |
| 651 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $51,002 | $53,776 | #586 | $31,787 |
| 652 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $50,986 | $48,528 | #755 | $25,679 |
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
Other Biology Credentials at Long Island University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,534 | — | $51,000 |
Other Majors at Long Island University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Island University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,679 one year after graduating and $50,986 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Island University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Long Island University ranks #652 by median pay four years after graduation, and #755 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Long Island University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,688.
← All data for Long Island University · Methodology
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.