Biology at Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Methodist University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Methodist 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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| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
| 657 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $50,810 | $54,526 | #561 | — |
| 658 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $55,459 | #527 | — |
| 659 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $56,978 | #467 | $34,180 |
| 660 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,742 | $59,795 | #356 | $32,390 |
Other Majors at Methodist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,653 | $70,746 | #582 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,090 | — | #619 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,424 | $47,235 | #653 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,849 | — | #142 of 275 |
| Fire Protection | $53,649 | $30,637 | #19 of 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,072 | $31,027 | #396 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,457 | $28,270 | #527 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Methodist University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,810 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Methodist University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Methodist University ranks #657 by median pay four years after graduation, and #561 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Methodist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.