Biology at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Swarthmore College graduates in biology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Swarthmore 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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| 421 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,920 | $54,167 | #572 | $41,018 |
| 422 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,789 | $58,754 | #398 | $30,608 |
| 423 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $57,765 | $58,748 | #400 | $43,968 |
| 424 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $57,754 | $58,736 | #402 | $41,122 |
| 425 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $57,718 | $59,921 | #352 | $27,301 |
| 426 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $57,716 | $58,680 | #406 | $27,660 |
| 427 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $57,709 | $54,695 | #548 | — |
Other Majors at Swarthmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $150,942 | $103,686 | #13 of 459 |
| Economics | $128,051 | $76,944 | #20 of 368 |
| Engineering | $78,519 | — | #51 of 57 |
| Mathematics | — | $72,656 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $58,372 | $40,449 | #364 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Swarthmore College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,122 one year after graduating and $57,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Swarthmore College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Swarthmore College ranks #424 by median pay four years after graduation, and #402 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Swarthmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.