Biology at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 629 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $51,987 | $60,193 | #339 | $30,065 |
| 630 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $51,947 | $51,038 | #694 | $28,206 |
| 631 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $51,897 | $55,645 | #520 | $34,717 |
| 632 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $51,767 | $57,402 | #451 | $32,422 |
| 633 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $51,626 | $50,722 | #704 | $31,438 |
| 634 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $51,544 | $53,273 | #608 | $27,924 |
| 635 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $52,359 | #642 | $28,947 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,422 one year after graduating and $51,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lander University ranks #632 by median pay four years after graduation, and #451 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,600.
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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.