Biology at Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Mercy University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercy 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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| 249 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $62,925 | $67,150 | #131 | $28,368 |
| 250 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $62,914 | $57,289 | #455 | $34,159 |
| 251 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $62,871 | $55,364 | #530 | — |
| 252 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $62,849 | $59,819 | #355 | $32,803 |
| 253 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $62,821 | $61,721 | #284 | $31,964 |
| 254 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $62,818 | $60,005 | #346 | $36,429 |
| 255 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #226 | $33,576 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercy University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,803 one year after graduating and $62,849 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercy University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mercy University ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #355 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.