Biology at Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Livingstone College graduates in biology earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 86% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Livingstone 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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| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
| 823 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,048 | $42,626 | #818 | $34,287 |
| 824 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $40,032 | $36,453 | #838 | $32,986 |
| 825 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $40,017 | $42,944 | #815 | — |
| 826 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $38,783 | $41,280 | #822 | — |
| 827 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $38,092 | $39,637 | #830 | — |
| 828 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $38,027 | $46,139 | #788 | $25,354 |
Other Majors at Livingstone College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $46,945 | — | #345 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,765 | $21,427 | #580 of 610 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,458 | — | #459 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,328 | $25,757 | #1172 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,155 | $21,640 | #465 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,015 | $27,405 | #660 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Livingstone College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,017 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Livingstone College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Livingstone College ranks #825 by median pay four years after graduation, and #815 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Livingstone College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,500.
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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.