Biology at Fisk University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Fisk University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Fisk 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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| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
| 657 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $50,810 | $54,526 | #561 | — |
| 658 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $55,459 | #527 | — |
| 659 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $56,978 | #467 | $34,180 |
| 660 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,742 | $59,795 | #356 | $32,390 |
| 661 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $50,728 | $46,159 | #787 | $27,014 |
Other Majors at Fisk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,733 | $38,089 | #643 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $57,147 | — | #165 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fisk University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fisk University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fisk University ranks #658 by median pay four years after graduation, and #527 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fisk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.