Biology at Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Rochester Institute of Technology graduates in biology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rochester Institute of Technology 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 |
| … | |||||
| 112 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $69,024 | $73,659 | #48 | — |
| 113 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $69,005 | $71,803 | #70 | $35,798 |
| 114 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $68,904 | $60,476 | #330 | $33,988 |
| 115 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $68,862 | $65,542 | #179 | $34,630 |
| 116 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $68,861 | $62,659 | #257 | $33,597 |
| 117 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $68,648 | $67,446 | #124 | $32,844 |
| 118 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $68,459 | $60,285 | #338 | $44,450 |
Other Majors at Rochester Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rochester Institute of Technology biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,630 one year after graduating and $68,862 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rochester Institute of Technology rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rochester Institute of Technology ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #179 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rochester Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,401.
← All data for Rochester Institute of Technology · 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.