Biology at Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Duquesne University graduates in biology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duquesne 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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| 88 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $71,026 | $62,338 | #269 | $42,492 |
| 89 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $71,019 | $76,190 | #32 | $38,985 |
| 90 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $70,959 | $73,457 | #50 | $23,492 |
| 91 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $70,958 | $72,165 | #63 | $36,643 |
| 92 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $70,848 | $72,053 | #66 | — |
| 93 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $70,843 | $63,781 | #231 | $39,628 |
| 94 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $70,789 | $64,413 | #205 | $38,527 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duquesne University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,643 one year after graduating and $70,958 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duquesne University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Duquesne University ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Duquesne University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% 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.