Biology at Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Carlow University graduates in biology earn 135% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carlow 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 |
Other Majors at Carlow University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,258 | $70,269 | #501 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,099 | — | #331 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 | $48,121 | #549 of 1176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $56,834 | — |
| Social Work | $47,486 | — | #329 of 420 |
| Psychology | $44,786 | $35,024 | #811 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,498 | $34,215 | #589 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carlow University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,211 one year after graduating and $134,677 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carlow University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Carlow University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Carlow University worth it?
Its graduates earn 135% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.