Biology at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 165 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in biology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State 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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| 592 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $53,304 | $56,883 | #472 | $38,072 |
| 593 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $53,290 | $56,868 | #473 | — |
| 594 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $53,231 | $52,299 | #643 | $31,203 |
| 595 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,228 | $57,121 | #460 | $29,946 |
| 596 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $53,165 | $54,053 | #574 | $32,915 |
| 597 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $53,125 | $54,013 | #577 | $24,084 |
| 598 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $53,092 | $53,405 | #602 | $34,612 |
Other Biology Credentials at Appalachian State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,104 | $62,942 | $24,336 |
Other Majors at Appalachian State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,946 one year after graduating and $53,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #595 by median pay four years after graduation, and #460 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less 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.