Biology at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in biology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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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| 104 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $69,651 | $66,532 | #142 | $35,290 |
| 105 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $69,564 | $63,344 | #244 | $36,300 |
| 106 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $69,440 | $63,186 | #249 | $38,423 |
| 107 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $69,386 | $66,041 | #152 | $33,561 |
| 108 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $69,355 | $72,167 | #62 | $51,134 |
| 109 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | #304 | $45,275 |
| 110 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,149 | $65,816 | #171 | $26,768 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,561 one year after graduating and $69,386 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.