Biology at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve 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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| 576 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $53,625 | $57,547 | #442 | — |
| 577 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $53,619 | $54,531 | #560 | $35,309 |
| 578 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $53,617 | $47,055 | #779 | $34,635 |
| 579 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $53,604 | $57,203 | #458 | $26,254 |
| 580 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,567 | $52,629 | #630 | $40,392 |
| 581 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $53,507 | $55,677 | #519 | $38,530 |
| 582 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $53,505 | $57,369 | #452 | $40,936 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $143,580 | $95,688 | #37 of 349 |
| Economics | $114,601 | $53,148 | #38 of 368 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $106,134 | $83,639 | #11 of 59 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,557 | $83,227 | #112 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,533 | $83,706 | #81 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,197 | $76,736 | #103 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,168 | $78,815 | #59 of 118 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,760 | $67,830 | #118 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,582 | $69,389 | #435 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,493 | $65,784 | #135 of 452 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,980 | $74,266 | #194 of 233 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,451 | — | #54 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,576 | — | #458 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $55,540 | $28,972 | #223 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $45,251 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $30,198 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $22,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,254 one year after graduating and $53,604 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #579 by median pay four years after graduation, and #458 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.