Biology at Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Chatham University graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chatham 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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| 163 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $65,948 | $67,070 | #133 | $33,863 |
| 164 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,815 | $57,957 | #429 | $42,721 |
| 165 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $65,807 | $57,758 | #436 | $25,749 |
| 166 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 | $66,868 | #137 | — |
| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
| 169 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $65,517 | $70,248 | #79 | $34,620 |
Other Biology Credentials at Chatham University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,723 | $67,992 | $41,271 |
Other Majors at Chatham University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,034 | $70,404 | #508 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $73,633 | — | #17 of 610 |
| Psychology | $56,980 | $37,601 | #169 of 1027 |
| Interior Architecture | — | $45,785 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,204 | — | #611 of 660 |
| Sustainability Studies | — | $18,954 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chatham University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,750 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chatham University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Chatham University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Chatham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,563.
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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.