Biology at Denison University
Granville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Denison University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Denison 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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| 500 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $55,707 | $51,239 | #684 | $30,819 |
| 501 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $55,691 | $56,638 | #482 | — |
| 502 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,657 | $50,681 | #708 | $30,287 |
| 503 | Denison University Granville, OH | $55,654 | $59,391 | #373 | $31,017 |
| 504 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $55,654 | $50,641 | #710 | $35,312 |
| 505 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $55,643 | $52,961 | #618 | $28,351 |
| 506 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #486 | $34,516 |
Other Majors at Denison University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $97,394 | $55,087 | #75 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,730 | $47,396 | #78 of 660 |
| Education | $65,429 | — | #5 of 71 |
| International Business | — | $53,516 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $49,358 | $42,992 | #188 of 225 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $49,035 | $23,752 | #4 of 9 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $36,909 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $36,236 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $31,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Denison University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,017 one year after graduating and $55,654 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Denison University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Denison University ranks #503 by median pay four years after graduation, and #373 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Denison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.