Biology at SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
SUNY College at Potsdam graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY College at Potsdam 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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| 689 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,840 | $58,732 | #403 | $29,596 |
| 690 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #767 | $37,382 |
| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
| 692 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $49,725 | $47,328 | #773 | $25,459 |
| 693 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $49,714 | $50,007 | #721 | $42,677 |
| 694 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,685 | $52,263 | #645 | $32,264 |
| 695 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,673 | $50,518 | #711 | $31,928 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,459 one year after graduating and $49,725 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College at Potsdam rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, SUNY College at Potsdam ranks #692 by median pay four years after graduation, and #773 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at SUNY College at Potsdam worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,041.
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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.