Biology at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Otterbein University graduates in biology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otterbein 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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| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
| 809 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $42,619 | $45,481 | #796 | $24,341 |
| 810 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $42,595 | $45,710 | #794 | $28,675 |
| 811 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $42,405 | $43,113 | #814 | $27,493 |
| 812 | The University of Olivet Olivet, MI | $42,353 | $44,656 | #805 | $34,415 |
Other Majors at Otterbein University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,188 | $69,287 | #705 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,328 | $44,689 | #367 of 1176 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $63,243 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,364 | $30,581 | #62 of 156 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,065 | $37,430 | #125 of 178 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $55,364 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,006 | $31,207 | #413 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,090 | $29,604 | #596 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,383 | $38,651 | #371 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,521 | $31,851 | #508 of 610 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $41,121 | $19,801 | #32 of 37 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,023 | $12,546 | #167 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otterbein University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,341 one year after graduating and $42,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otterbein University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Otterbein University ranks #809 by median pay four years after graduation, and #796 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Otterbein University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.