Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 544 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates in biology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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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| 275 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $62,124 | $63,181 | #250 | $37,665 |
| 276 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $62,087 | $64,439 | #203 | $24,989 |
| 277 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $62,048 | $66,215 | #147 | $34,567 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $62,047 | $66,585 | #141 | $33,471 |
| 279 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $61,879 | $58,896 | #393 | $29,383 |
| 280 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $61,864 | $56,333 | #494 | $35,194 |
| 281 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,804 | $56,238 | #496 | $28,242 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,471 one year after graduating and $62,047 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.