Biology at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville 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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| 716 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $48,938 | $49,756 | #726 | $32,557 |
| 717 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,917 | $52,202 | #650 | $28,723 |
| 718 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $48,915 | $49,732 | #727 | $18,452 |
| 719 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $48,881 | $52,456 | #639 | $28,332 |
| 720 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $48,735 | $46,386 | #786 | $33,444 |
| 721 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $48,712 | $57,403 | #450 | $26,541 |
| 722 | Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO | $48,694 | $52,210 | #648 | $31,993 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,332 one year after graduating and $48,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #719 by median pay four years after graduation, and #639 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,490.
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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.