Biology at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in biology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific 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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| 595 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,228 | $57,121 | #460 | $29,946 |
| 596 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $53,165 | $54,053 | #574 | $32,915 |
| 597 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $53,125 | $54,013 | #577 | $24,084 |
| 598 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $53,092 | $53,405 | #602 | $34,612 |
| 599 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $53,077 | $48,819 | #749 | $36,766 |
| 600 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $52,979 | $60,136 | #343 | $30,593 |
| 601 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,960 | $53,845 | #582 | $31,367 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,018 | — | #140 of 349 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $78,641 | $76,060 | #12 of 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,880 | — | #32 of 275 |
| Criminology | $64,029 | — | #13 of 113 |
| Psychology | $62,484 | $34,930 | #64 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,696 | $44,435 | #730 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,053 | $26,219 | #210 of 610 |
| Public Health | $55,116 | $30,412 | #127 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,674 | — | #129 of 680 |
| Education | $53,333 | $34,067 | #24 of 71 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,202 | — | #230 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $23,879 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,612 one year after graduating and $53,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Pacific University ranks #598 by median pay four years after graduation, and #602 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,485.
← All data for Pacific 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.