Biology at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Lewis & Clark College graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis & Clark College 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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| 697 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $49,570 | $52,711 | #627 | $36,288 |
| 698 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $49,539 | $45,110 | #801 | $30,359 |
| 699 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $49,532 | $51,276 | #681 | — |
| 700 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $49,503 | $49,795 | #725 | $24,050 |
| 701 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,440 | $51,180 | #688 | $30,588 |
| 702 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $49,403 | $52,583 | #632 | $37,741 |
| 703 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $49,396 | $50,221 | #718 | $22,167 |
Other Majors at Lewis & Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $81,567 | $49,576 | #168 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,653 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,783 | — | #89 of 118 |
| Psychology | $55,288 | $26,790 | #239 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,026 | $17,707 | #358 of 660 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $52,622 | $24,098 | #2 of 9 |
| Sociology | $52,232 | — | #227 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,788 | — | #179 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,705 | $26,998 | #507 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $38,784 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $33,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis & Clark College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,050 one year after graduating and $49,503 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis & Clark College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lewis & Clark College ranks #700 by median pay four years after graduation, and #725 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lewis & Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,464.
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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.