Biology at Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Ursinus College graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ursinus 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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| 384 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,703 | $55,873 | #514 | $32,099 |
| 385 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,669 | $65,055 | #193 | $28,035 |
| 386 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,662 | $60,775 | #313 | $34,165 |
| 387 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $58,659 | $59,657 | #362 | $38,360 |
| 388 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $58,623 | $62,911 | #252 | $27,729 |
| 389 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $58,620 | $51,450 | #671 | $24,229 |
| 390 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $58,609 | $60,575 | #322 | $32,538 |
Other Majors at Ursinus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $82,419 | $47,918 | #71 of 309 |
| Economics | $75,573 | $52,496 | #218 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,017 | $35,420 | #146 of 660 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,415 | $26,123 | #35 of 64 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,633 | — | #113 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,454 | $24,373 | #107 of 576 |
| Psychology | $51,443 | $29,458 | #433 of 1027 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $40,294 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ursinus College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,360 one year after graduating and $58,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ursinus College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Ursinus College ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #362 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Ursinus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.