Biology at Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Vassar College graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vassar 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 |
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| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
| 781 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $47,012 | #780 | $24,763 |
| 782 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,363 | $50,301 | #716 | $32,314 |
| 783 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $45,359 | $43,172 | #813 | $37,802 |
| 784 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,307 | $41,224 | #825 | $28,522 |
| 785 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $45,268 | $45,535 | #795 | $25,726 |
| 786 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $45,207 | $48,471 | #756 | $31,420 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vassar College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,802 one year after graduating and $45,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vassar College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Vassar College ranks #783 by median pay four years after graduation, and #813 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Vassar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.