Biology at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 161 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State 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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| 530 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $55,033 | $55,969 | #510 | $33,206 |
| 531 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $54,965 | $60,043 | #345 | $20,387 |
| 532 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $54,937 | $52,289 | #644 | $34,390 |
| 533 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,934 | $55,258 | #533 | $29,468 |
| 534 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,821 | $56,660 | #480 | $40,741 |
| 535 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $54,686 | $55,616 | #522 | $25,119 |
| 536 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $54,648 | $58,627 | #411 | $35,938 |
Other Majors at Portland State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,468 one year after graduating and $54,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Portland State University ranks #533 by median pay four years after graduation, and #533 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.