Biology at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 245 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in biology earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 65 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $72,593 | $66,865 | #138 | $43,624 |
| 66 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $72,404 | $65,187 | #189 | $37,450 |
| 67 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,197 | $73,425 | #51 | $37,699 |
| 68 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $72,134 | $73,361 | #53 | $35,101 |
| 69 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $72,102 | $73,328 | #54 | — |
| 70 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $72,037 | $76,874 | #28 | $38,122 |
| 71 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $72,037 | $76,874 | #29 | $38,122 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,101 one year after graduating and $72,134 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Temple University ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,065.
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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.