Biology at Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Westminster College graduates in biology earn 13% 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 Westminster 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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| 198 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $64,834 | $63,699 | #232 | — |
| 199 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $64,834 | $61,930 | #277 | $40,937 |
| 200 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $64,774 | $65,876 | #167 | $31,251 |
| 201 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $64,772 | $65,874 | #169 | $27,467 |
| 202 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $64,555 | $65,634 | #176 | $35,591 |
| 203 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $64,552 | $65,650 | #174 | $32,319 |
| 204 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $64,520 | $58,709 | #404 | $33,486 |
Other Majors at Westminster College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,955 | $52,721 | #315 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,412 | $42,184 | #694 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $52,339 | — | #382 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $47,502 | — | #352 of 462 |
| Education | $46,735 | $42,047 | #17 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westminster College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,467 one year after graduating and $64,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westminster College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Westminster College ranks #201 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Westminster College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.