Biology at State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
State University of New York at New Paltz graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How State University of New York at New Paltz 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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| 444 | Life University Marietta, GA | $57,278 | $59,294 | #377 | — |
| 445 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $57,273 | $61,119 | #301 | $30,986 |
| 446 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $57,249 | $60,934 | #308 | $23,110 |
| 447 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $57,203 | $54,445 | #564 | $32,288 |
| 448 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $57,185 | $60,773 | #314 | $34,029 |
| 449 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $57,167 | $62,449 | #267 | $28,138 |
| 450 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $57,155 | $58,110 | #423 | $24,408 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do State University of New York at New Paltz biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,288 one year after graduating and $57,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does State University of New York at New Paltz rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, State University of New York at New Paltz ranks #447 by median pay four years after graduation, and #564 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at State University of New York at New Paltz worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.