Biology at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 299 graduates a year
Clemson University graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clemson 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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| 165 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $65,807 | $57,758 | #436 | $25,749 |
| 166 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 | $66,868 | #137 | — |
| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
| 169 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $65,517 | $70,248 | #79 | $34,620 |
| 170 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $65,365 | $59,478 | #368 | $34,943 |
| 171 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $65,357 | $57,554 | #441 | $41,213 |
Other Biology Credentials at Clemson University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,001 | $66,752 | $19,929 |
Other Majors at Clemson University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clemson University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,481 one year after graduating and $65,577 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clemson University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Clemson University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Clemson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.