Biology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in biology earn 12% 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 Western Carolina 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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| 679 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $50,191 | $51,999 | #654 | $28,056 |
| 680 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $50,182 | $51,036 | #695 | $35,259 |
| 681 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $50,181 | $51,019 | #696 | $26,114 |
| 682 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,180 | $53,850 | #581 | $28,381 |
| 683 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $50,141 | $59,087 | #386 | $26,612 |
| 684 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $50,056 | $43,933 | #811 | — |
| 685 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $50,036 | $54,659 | #552 | $28,901 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,381 one year after graduating and $50,180 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #682 by median pay four years after graduation, and #581 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,193.
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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.