Biology at State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
State University of New York at Cortland graduates in biology earn 8% 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 State University of New York at Cortland 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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| 276 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $62,087 | $64,439 | #203 | $24,989 |
| 277 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $62,048 | $66,215 | #147 | $34,567 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $62,047 | $66,585 | #141 | $33,471 |
| 279 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $61,879 | $58,896 | #393 | $29,383 |
| 280 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $61,864 | $56,333 | #494 | $35,194 |
| 281 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,804 | $56,238 | #496 | $28,242 |
| 282 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $61,775 | $56,211 | #499 | $37,192 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do State University of New York at Cortland biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,383 one year after graduating and $61,879 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does State University of New York at Cortland rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, State University of New York at Cortland ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #393 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at State University of New York at Cortland worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.