Biology at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Asheville 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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| 746 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $47,527 | $51,003 | #697 | $30,719 |
| 747 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | $47,464 | $53,291 | #606 | $38,440 |
| 748 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,419 | $49,009 | #743 | $27,785 |
| 749 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $47,302 | $50,762 | #703 | $27,943 |
| 750 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,252 | $48,915 | #746 | $28,550 |
| 751 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #769 | $30,982 |
| 752 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #770 | $30,982 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,346 | $73,410 | #25 of 57 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,736 | $28,301 | #308 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 | $36,891 | #161 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $40,444 | $23,023 | #41 of 68 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| Music | $37,484 | — | #222 of 268 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,943 one year after graduating and $47,302 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #749 by median pay four years after graduation, and #703 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,228.
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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.