Biology at East Central University
Ada, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
East Central University graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Central 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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| 708 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $59,901 | #353 | $17,342 |
| 709 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $49,335 | $44,889 | #804 | — |
| 710 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $53,768 | #587 | $25,087 |
| 711 | East Central University Ada, OK | $49,124 | $55,155 | #536 | $32,077 |
| 712 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $48,995 | $50,720 | #705 | $21,638 |
| 713 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $48,991 | $53,517 | #598 | $24,662 |
| 714 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,957 | $52,244 | #647 | $23,285 |
Other Majors at East Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,578 | $71,297 | #785 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,666 | $45,779 | #398 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,711 | $46,419 | #555 of 796 |
| Social Work | $59,384 | — | #58 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,488 | $38,401 | #1038 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,120 | $41,437 | #463 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,698 | $29,616 | #502 of 610 |
| Human Services | $44,238 | $32,083 | #68 of 94 |
| Psychology | $42,253 | $34,597 | #911 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,552 | $40,370 | #612 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,890 | $40,559 | #485 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $37,389 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,280 | $24,638 | #648 of 660 |
| History | — | $31,159 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Central University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,077 one year after graduating and $49,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Central University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, East Central University ranks #711 by median pay four years after graduation, and #536 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at East Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,424.
← All data for East Central University · Methodology
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.