Biology at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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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| 551 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $54,202 | $51,775 | #659 | $31,877 |
| 552 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $54,200 | $49,316 | #739 | $35,373 |
| 553 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $54,199 | $55,104 | #537 | $29,372 |
| 554 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $54,192 | $58,156 | #421 | $30,423 |
| 555 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $54,176 | $51,564 | #668 | $30,834 |
| 556 | Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $54,153 | $56,220 | #498 | $39,724 |
| 557 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,090 | $61,397 | #294 | $25,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,423 one year after graduating and $54,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #554 by median pay four years after graduation, and #421 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.