Biology at Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Winston-Salem State University graduates in biology earn 17% 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 Winston-Salem State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 743 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,777 | $55,305 | #531 | — |
| 744 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $47,707 | $50,778 | #702 | $27,676 |
| 745 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $47,695 | $52,102 | #652 | $23,932 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winston-Salem State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,719 one year after graduating and $47,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winston-Salem State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Winston-Salem State University ranks #746 by median pay four years after graduation, and #697 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Winston-Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.