Biology at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in biology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How John Carroll 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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| 109 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | #304 | $45,275 |
| 110 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,149 | $65,816 | #171 | $26,768 |
| 111 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $69,083 | $65,753 | #173 | $34,500 |
| 112 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $69,024 | $73,659 | #48 | — |
| 113 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $69,005 | $71,803 | #70 | $35,798 |
| 114 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $68,904 | $60,476 | #330 | $33,988 |
| 115 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $68,862 | $65,542 | #179 | $34,630 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,024 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, John Carroll University ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.