Biology at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle Tennessee 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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| 461 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,721 | $57,669 | #438 | $31,467 |
| 462 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $56,691 | $67,069 | #134 | $29,559 |
| 463 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $56,671 | $60,763 | #315 | $32,757 |
| 464 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $56,659 | $61,894 | #279 | $35,986 |
| 465 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $56,561 | $57,506 | #444 | $32,782 |
| 466 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $56,559 | $49,641 | #733 | $26,418 |
| 467 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $56,559 | $49,641 | #734 | $26,418 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,986 one year after graduating and $56,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #464 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.