Biology at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Rhode Island 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 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island 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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| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,910 one year after graduating and $58,779 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rhode Island College ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #432 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rhode Island College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.