Biology at Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Linfield University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Linfield 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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| 690 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #767 | $37,382 |
| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
| 692 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $49,725 | $47,328 | #773 | $25,459 |
| 693 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $49,714 | $50,007 | #721 | $42,677 |
| 694 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,685 | $52,263 | #645 | $32,264 |
| 695 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,673 | $50,518 | #711 | $31,928 |
| 696 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $49,644 | $45,205 | #800 | $29,851 |
Other Majors at Linfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,374 | $95,604 | #70 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,683 | $58,914 | #279 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,983 | $43,512 | #180 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,946 | $47,517 | #364 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,731 | $46,734 | #257 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,347 | $31,285 | #152 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,975 | — | #56 of 345 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,091 | $30,860 | #333 of 660 |
| Psychology | $53,493 | $34,628 | #327 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,429 | $43,862 | #153 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Linfield University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,677 one year after graduating and $49,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Linfield University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Linfield University ranks #693 by median pay four years after graduation, and #721 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Linfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Linfield 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.