Biology at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Southern Oregon University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Oregon 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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| 241 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $63,125 | $57,440 | #449 | $20,210 |
| 242 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $63,099 | $67,694 | #115 | — |
| 243 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $63,032 | $66,460 | #143 | $46,127 |
| 244 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $63,008 | $63,379 | #243 | $33,930 |
| 245 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $62,982 | $65,094 | #191 | $35,831 |
| 246 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $62,970 | $58,889 | #395 | $36,571 |
| 247 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $62,950 | $59,662 | #361 | $39,212 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Oregon University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,930 one year after graduating and $63,008 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Oregon University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Oregon University ranks #244 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,940.
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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.