Biology at Muskingum University
New Concord, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Muskingum University graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muskingum 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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| 714 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,957 | $52,244 | #647 | $23,285 |
| 715 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $48,950 | $52,485 | #636 | $37,976 |
| 716 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $48,938 | $49,756 | #726 | $32,557 |
| 717 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,917 | $52,202 | #650 | $28,723 |
| 718 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $48,915 | $49,732 | #727 | $18,452 |
| 719 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $48,881 | $52,456 | #639 | $28,332 |
| 720 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $48,735 | $46,386 | #786 | $33,444 |
Other Majors at Muskingum University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,994 | $70,347 | #761 of 966 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,805 | — | #29 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,901 | $45,088 | #764 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $60,451 | $40,995 | #384 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,445 | $35,595 | #453 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $48,949 | — |
| Psychology | $48,001 | $37,636 | #652 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,117 | $16,067 | #493 of 610 |
| History | $42,785 | — | #409 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,152 | $35,861 | #598 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,439 | — | #541 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muskingum University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,723 one year after graduating and $48,917 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muskingum University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Muskingum University ranks #717 by median pay four years after graduation, and #650 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Muskingum University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less 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.