Biology at Lane College
Jackson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Lane College graduates in biology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lane 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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| 801 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,698 | $46,074 | #791 | $26,818 |
| 802 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $43,542 | $44,269 | #808 | — |
| 803 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,530 | $45,062 | #802 | $23,272 |
| 804 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $47,551 | #768 | $26,754 |
| 805 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $44,128 | #809 | $28,507 |
| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
Other Majors at Lane College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,008 | $35,917 | #610 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,707 | $24,128 | #334 of 345 |
| Sociology | $34,242 | $23,591 | #460 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $22,093 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lane College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,754 one year after graduating and $43,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lane College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lane College ranks #804 by median pay four years after graduation, and #768 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lane College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,691.
← All data for Lane College · Methodology
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.