Biology at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in biology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 290 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,561 | $63,910 | #225 | $36,131 |
| 291 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $61,502 | $53,979 | #578 | $33,779 |
| 292 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,492 | $55,954 | #512 | $35,053 |
| 293 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $68,176 | #110 | $24,287 |
| 294 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $61,416 | $65,540 | #180 | $36,709 |
| 295 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $61,384 | $65,874 | #168 | $36,157 |
| 296 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $61,374 | $58,625 | #412 | $40,415 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,287 one year after graduating and $61,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wofford College ranks #293 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.