Biology at Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
Syracuse University graduates in biology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Syracuse 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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| 123 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #348 | $32,024 |
| 124 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #349 | $32,024 |
| 125 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #350 | $32,024 |
| 126 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,283 | $64,991 | #194 | $34,841 |
| 127 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $68,251 | $60,102 | #344 | — |
| 128 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $77,213 | #26 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,120 | $61,985 | #275 | $35,241 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Syracuse University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,841 one year after graduating and $68,283 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Syracuse University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Syracuse University ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Syracuse University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.