Biology at Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Marist College graduates in biology earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marist 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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| 18 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #11 | $33,767 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #12 | $33,767 |
| 20 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $82,109 | $83,506 | #13 | $41,885 |
| 21 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $81,936 | $77,986 | #23 | $30,737 |
| 22 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $81,361 | $71,647 | #71 | $46,088 |
| 23 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $80,379 | $79,165 | #22 | $45,846 |
| 24 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $80,317 | $73,083 | #56 | $22,638 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marist College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,737 one year after graduating and $81,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marist College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Marist College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Marist College worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,494.
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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.