Biology at Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Waynesburg University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waynesburg 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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| 498 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $55,716 | $52,806 | #624 | $29,179 |
| 499 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $55,707 | $50,690 | #707 | $32,760 |
| 500 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $55,707 | $51,239 | #684 | $30,819 |
| 501 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $55,691 | $56,638 | #482 | — |
| 502 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,657 | $50,681 | #708 | $30,287 |
| 503 | Denison University Granville, OH | $55,654 | $59,391 | #373 | $31,017 |
| 504 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $55,654 | $50,641 | #710 | $35,312 |
Other Majors at Waynesburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,037 | $71,208 | #760 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,457 | $43,209 | #743 of 1176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,160 | — | #178 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,781 | $37,582 | #442 of 660 |
| Psychology | $48,163 | — | #642 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,152 | $29,070 | #558 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,769 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waynesburg University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waynesburg University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Waynesburg University ranks #501 by median pay four years after graduation, and #482 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Waynesburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less 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.