Biology at St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
St. John Fisher University graduates in biology earn 7% 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 St. John Fisher 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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| 297 | Kean University Union, NJ | $61,291 | $53,794 | #584 | $34,522 |
| 298 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $61,216 | $60,144 | #342 | $30,750 |
| 299 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $61,213 | $65,323 | #185 | $33,433 |
| 300 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $61,201 | $58,251 | #418 | $33,600 |
| 301 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $61,127 | $64,451 | #202 | $26,888 |
| 302 | Albion College Albion, MI | $61,092 | $64,414 | #204 | $20,713 |
| 303 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,072 | $65,519 | #181 | $30,672 |
Other Majors at St. John Fisher University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,470 | $73,333 | #494 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,171 | $54,178 | #430 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,455 | $46,785 | #331 of 452 |
| Marketing | $68,086 | $44,679 | #229 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,893 | — | #149 of 187 |
| Economics | $60,920 | — | #351 of 368 |
| Criminology | $60,481 | $33,623 | #26 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,279 | $30,233 | #210 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,184 | $46,890 | #893 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,411 | $38,469 | #69 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,069 | $36,273 | #209 of 610 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $54,899 | — | #30 of 39 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,602 | $27,105 | #141 of 576 |
| Psychology | $53,568 | $35,266 | #322 of 1027 |
| History | $49,491 | — | #266 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. John Fisher University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,600 one year after graduating and $61,201 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. John Fisher University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, St. John Fisher University ranks #300 by median pay four years after graduation, and #418 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at St. John Fisher University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,987.
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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.