Biology at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 784 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,307 | $41,224 | #825 | $28,522 |
| 785 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $45,268 | $45,535 | #795 | $25,726 |
| 786 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $45,207 | $48,471 | #756 | $31,420 |
| 787 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $45,197 | $45,463 | #797 | $25,100 |
| 788 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $45,173 | $48,081 | #760 | $34,012 |
| 789 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #646 | $23,672 |
| 790 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $45,068 | $47,969 | #761 | — |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,100 one year after graduating and $45,197 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Willamette University ranks #787 by median pay four years after graduation, and #797 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.