Biology at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
New York University graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York 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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| 392 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $58,580 | $51,411 | #675 | $37,244 |
| 393 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $58,540 | $59,518 | #366 | $26,029 |
| 394 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $58,522 | $60,582 | #320 | $32,550 |
| 395 | New York University New York, NY | $58,513 | $55,692 | #518 | $30,913 |
| 396 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,479 | $60,948 | #307 | $33,920 |
| 397 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $58,429 | $51,453 | #670 | $37,590 |
| 398 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,420 | $53,197 | #609 | $31,149 |
Other Biology Credentials at New York University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,912 | $90,999 | $94,686 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,913 one year after graduating and $58,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, New York University ranks #395 by median pay four years after graduation, and #518 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for New York 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.