Biology at King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
King's College graduates in biology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How King's 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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| 222 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $63,792 | $69,686 | #87 | — |
| 223 | Pace University New York, NY | $63,772 | $60,698 | #316 | — |
| 224 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,725 | $62,609 | #259 | $36,337 |
| 225 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $63,617 | $64,699 | #197 | $26,074 |
| 226 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $63,596 | $60,530 | #326 | $37,433 |
| 227 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $63,572 | $64,634 | #199 | $19,218 |
| 228 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $63,410 | $69,269 | #92 | $25,185 |
Other Majors at King's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $129,397 | — | #2 of 61 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $83,705 | — | #4 of 67 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,892 | $61,680 | #297 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,051 | $40,666 | #204 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,467 | $44,787 | #368 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,843 | $40,395 | #680 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,243 | — | #168 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,563 | $35,761 | #228 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,573 | $22,080 | #152 of 265 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,695 | — | #214 of 253 |
| Psychology | $50,244 | $39,818 | #501 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,930 | $29,798 | #448 of 660 |
| Sociology | — | $48,529 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,486 | $35,199 | #361 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do King's College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,074 one year after graduating and $63,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does King's College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, King's College ranks #225 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at King's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.