Biology at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
University of Dayton graduates in biology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Dayton 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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| 134 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #379 | $37,179 |
| 135 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $67,446 | $70,181 | #80 | $36,823 |
| 136 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $67,444 | $68,591 | #103 | $37,110 |
| 137 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $67,414 | $71,941 | #69 | $26,431 |
| 138 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $67,377 | $59,333 | #375 | $42,852 |
| 139 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $67,359 | $64,112 | #213 | $24,885 |
| 140 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $67,285 | $68,429 | #104 | $44,567 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dayton biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,431 one year after graduating and $67,414 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dayton rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Dayton ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Dayton worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.