Biology at Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Cleveland State 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 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cleveland 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 |
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| 560 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $53,988 | $54,906 | #541 | $31,776 |
| 561 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $53,986 | $57,935 | #430 | $29,467 |
| 562 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $53,908 | $49,053 | #742 | $33,304 |
| 563 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $53,898 | $57,517 | #443 | $29,440 |
| 564 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $53,888 | $56,819 | #476 | $20,671 |
| 565 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $53,886 | $47,291 | #774 | — |
| 566 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $53,872 | $51,058 | #692 | $35,979 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cleveland State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,440 one year after graduating and $53,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cleveland State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Cleveland State University ranks #563 by median pay four years after graduation, and #443 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Cleveland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.