Biology at Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Johnson C Smith University graduates in biology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johnson C Smith 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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| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
| 809 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $42,619 | $45,481 | #796 | $24,341 |
| 810 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $42,595 | $45,710 | #794 | $28,675 |
| 811 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $42,405 | $43,113 | #814 | $27,493 |
| 812 | The University of Olivet Olivet, MI | $42,353 | $44,656 | #805 | $34,415 |
| 813 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $42,222 | $40,187 | #827 | $22,140 |
Other Majors at Johnson C Smith University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,371 | $37,906 | #1063 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $46,215 | $32,751 | #110 of 113 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,678 | $29,678 | #551 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,600 | $26,090 | #628 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,941 | $33,847 | #458 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $29,621 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johnson C Smith University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,675 one year after graduating and $42,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johnson C Smith University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Johnson C Smith University ranks #810 by median pay four years after graduation, and #794 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Johnson C Smith University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.