Biology at Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Catawba College graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Catawba 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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| 605 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $52,671 | $60,971 | #305 | $33,784 |
| 606 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,670 | $62,312 | #270 | $26,390 |
| 607 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $52,645 | $48,422 | #757 | $30,191 |
| 608 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $56,429 | #489 | — |
| 609 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $52,567 | $60,864 | #312 | $26,533 |
| 610 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,487 | $59,431 | #370 | $29,945 |
| 611 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,458 | $47,229 | #775 | $37,787 |
Other Majors at Catawba College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $70,522 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,718 | $46,068 | #771 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,982 | $38,071 | #295 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,181 | $32,323 | #501 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,296 | $27,305 | #558 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $42,505 | $27,389 | #259 of 265 |
| Music | $39,633 | $23,577 | #192 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,583 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Catawba College ranks #608 by median pay four years after graduation, and #489 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Catawba College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,863.
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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.