Biology at Capital University
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Capital University graduates in biology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capital 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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| 291 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $61,502 | $53,979 | #578 | $33,779 |
| 292 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,492 | $55,954 | #512 | $35,053 |
| 293 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $68,176 | #110 | $24,287 |
| 294 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $61,416 | $65,540 | #180 | $36,709 |
| 295 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $61,384 | $65,874 | #168 | $36,157 |
| 296 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $61,374 | $58,625 | #412 | $40,415 |
| 297 | Kean University Union, NJ | $61,291 | $53,794 | #584 | $34,522 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capital University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,709 one year after graduating and $61,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capital University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Capital University ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Capital University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more 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.