Biology at Meredith College
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Meredith College graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Meredith 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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| 327 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $60,170 | $52,986 | #616 | $41,204 |
| 328 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $60,161 | $59,108 | #384 | $30,804 |
| 329 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,104 | $52,752 | #626 | $37,980 |
| 330 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $60,099 | $64,495 | #201 | $43,182 |
| 331 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $60,059 | $59,008 | #390 | $38,067 |
| 332 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $60,050 | $57,361 | #453 | $35,800 |
| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
Other Majors at Meredith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $50,635 | — |
| Psychology | $49,124 | $28,501 | #594 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $48,955 | — |
| Marketing | — | $45,883 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $40,762 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $38,525 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | $37,787 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $36,357 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,619 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $35,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Meredith College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,182 one year after graduating and $60,099 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Meredith College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Meredith College ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Meredith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.