Biology at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 173 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in biology earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island 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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| 20 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $82,109 | $83,506 | #13 | $41,885 |
| 21 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $81,936 | $77,986 | #23 | $30,737 |
| 22 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $81,361 | $71,647 | #71 | $46,088 |
| 23 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $80,379 | $79,165 | #22 | $45,846 |
| 24 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $80,317 | $73,083 | #56 | $22,638 |
| 25 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $80,208 | $76,341 | #31 | $20,883 |
| 26 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $79,581 | $70,079 | #81 | $41,506 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,846 one year after graduating and $80,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% 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.