Biology at Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Dickinson College graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dickinson College 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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| 448 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $57,185 | $60,773 | #314 | $34,029 |
| 449 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $57,167 | $62,449 | #267 | $28,138 |
| 450 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $57,155 | $58,110 | #423 | $24,408 |
| 451 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $57,103 | $58,074 | #425 | $23,097 |
| 452 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $57,010 | $54,032 | #576 | $38,427 |
| 453 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $56,999 | $64,540 | #200 | $38,970 |
| 454 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $56,959 | $59,133 | #382 | $34,271 |
Other Majors at Dickinson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $84,990 | $60,553 | #26 of 115 |
| Economics | $78,378 | $53,990 | #194 of 368 |
| Area Studies | $63,874 | $32,722 | #24 of 70 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $62,570 | — | #72 of 118 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $61,592 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $59,834 | $37,507 | #328 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,045 | $39,694 | #83 of 225 |
| Psychology | $58,706 | $37,227 | #122 of 1027 |
| History | $57,699 | — | #85 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,603 | $25,510 | #91 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,597 | $27,663 | #139 of 265 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | $44,383 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $35,305 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dickinson College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,097 one year after graduating and $57,103 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dickinson College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Dickinson College ranks #451 by median pay four years after graduation, and #425 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Dickinson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.