Biology at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 522 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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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| 263 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $62,653 | $67,215 | #130 | — |
| 264 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $62,624 | $66,829 | #139 | $37,814 |
| 265 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $62,595 | $59,792 | #357 | $44,166 |
| 266 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $62,574 | $59,557 | #365 | $25,253 |
| 267 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $62,541 | $61,446 | #292 | — |
| 268 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $62,515 | $56,926 | #471 | $41,876 |
| 269 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $62,407 | $54,769 | #545 | $35,876 |
Other Biology Credentials at Stony Brook University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,316 | $71,973 | $23,846 |
Other Majors at Stony Brook University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,253 one year after graduating and $62,574 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #365 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
← All data for Stony Brook University · 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.