Biology at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 207 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
| 384 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,703 | $55,873 | #514 | $32,099 |
| 385 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,669 | $65,055 | #193 | $28,035 |
| 386 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,662 | $60,775 | #313 | $34,165 |
| 387 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $58,659 | $59,657 | #362 | $38,360 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,099 one year after graduating and $58,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University at Albany ranks #384 by median pay four years after graduation, and #514 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.