Biology at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Wilkes University graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wilkes 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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| 438 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $57,435 | $59,457 | #369 | $31,530 |
| 439 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $57,400 | $59,421 | #372 | $31,665 |
| 440 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $57,392 | $61,590 | #289 | $31,660 |
| 441 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $57,332 | $58,307 | #417 | $38,513 |
| 442 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $57,298 | $54,536 | #559 | $29,892 |
| 443 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $57,292 | $61,429 | #293 | — |
| 444 | Life University Marietta, GA | $57,278 | $59,294 | #377 | — |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,326 | $63,062 | #314 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,468 | $53,818 | #343 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Marketing | $71,501 | $42,038 | #166 of 516 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Sociology | $58,006 | $36,814 | #108 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,033 | $29,007 | #647 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,513 one year after graduating and $57,332 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wilkes University ranks #441 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% 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.