Biology at Providence College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 117 graduates a year
Providence College graduates in biology earn 64% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Providence 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 |
Other Majors at Providence College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,245 | $69,044 | #40 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,021 | $64,427 | #37 of 452 |
| Economics | $95,590 | $69,364 | #80 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $90,503 | $50,697 | #45 of 309 |
| Marketing | $89,629 | $58,434 | #24 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,119 | $53,932 | #80 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,956 | — | #11 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,637 | $43,911 | #60 of 565 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,165 | $49,879 | #55 of 275 |
| Social Work | $70,356 | — | #1 of 420 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,195 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $67,281 | — | #16 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,750 | $35,983 | #38 of 462 |
| Psychology | $63,746 | $37,863 | #51 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,736 | $40,798 | #33 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,111 | $31,117 | #67 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,927 | $49,664 | #53 of 177 |
| History | — | $41,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Providence College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,616 one year after graduating and $93,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Providence College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Providence College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Providence College worth it?
Its graduates earn 64% 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.