Biology at Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Northern State University graduates in biology earn 23% 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 Northern State 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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| 93 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $70,843 | $63,781 | #231 | $39,628 |
| 94 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $70,789 | $64,413 | #205 | $38,527 |
| 95 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $70,632 | $63,591 | #235 | $44,657 |
| 96 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $70,545 | $75,934 | #33 | — |
| 97 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,444 | $61,727 | #283 | $32,354 |
| 98 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $70,354 | $75,434 | #36 | — |
| 99 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $70,283 | $74,692 | #41 | $34,910 |
Other Majors at Northern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,072 | $51,239 | #544 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,571 | $43,667 | #919 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,484 | $40,123 | #303 of 610 |
| Sociology | $50,765 | — | #275 of 462 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,324 | $47,781 | #450 of 452 |
| Psychology | $45,921 | — | #756 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $45,891 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,147 | $46,042 | #525 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $70,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northern State University ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,862.
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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.