Biology at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 98 graduates a year
University of Oregon graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Oregon 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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| 634 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $51,544 | $53,273 | #608 | $27,924 |
| 635 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $52,359 | #642 | $28,947 |
| 636 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $51,496 | $59,624 | #363 | — |
| 637 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $51,459 | $51,762 | #661 | $35,483 |
| 638 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $51,447 | $57,047 | #463 | $27,223 |
| 639 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $51,419 | $54,872 | #542 | $19,944 |
| 640 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $51,313 | $54,616 | #553 | $23,710 |
Other Biology Credentials at University of Oregon
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $98,203 | — |
Other Majors at University of Oregon by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Oregon biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,483 one year after graduating and $51,459 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Oregon rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Oregon ranks #637 by median pay four years after graduation, and #661 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Oregon worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,749.
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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.