Biology at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 230 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rochester 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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| 529 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $55,097 | $59,109 | #383 | $34,248 |
| 530 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $55,033 | $55,969 | #510 | $33,206 |
| 531 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $54,965 | $60,043 | #345 | $20,387 |
| 532 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $54,937 | $52,289 | #644 | $34,390 |
| 533 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,934 | $55,258 | #533 | $29,468 |
| 534 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,821 | $56,660 | #480 | $40,741 |
| 535 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $54,686 | $55,616 | #522 | $25,119 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,390 one year after graduating and $54,937 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Rochester ranks #532 by median pay four years after graduation, and #644 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,122.
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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.