Biology at Union College
Schenectady, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Union College graduates in biology earn 52% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union College 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 |
| 11 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $85,687 | $87,144 | #8 | $38,765 |
| 12 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $83,706 | $73,712 | #47 | $42,252 |
Other Majors at Union College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $114,064 | — | #6 of 84 |
| Economics | $99,783 | $62,846 | #68 of 368 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $86,182 | $62,624 | #100 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,427 | $68,407 | #286 of 318 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $75,345 | $45,516 | #17 of 476 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,005 | $49,759 | #67 of 565 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $68,666 | $44,927 | #20 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $30,061 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $87,208 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Union College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Union College worth it?
Its graduates earn 52% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.