Biology at Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Rhodes College graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhodes 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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| 682 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,180 | $53,850 | #581 | $28,381 |
| 683 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $50,141 | $59,087 | #386 | $26,612 |
| 684 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $50,056 | $43,933 | #811 | — |
| 685 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $50,036 | $54,659 | #552 | $28,901 |
| 686 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $50,027 | $46,014 | #792 | $33,871 |
| 687 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $49,951 | $57,822 | #435 | $30,865 |
| 688 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $50,708 | #706 | $18,071 |
Other Majors at Rhodes College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,950 | $57,814 | #156 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $78,973 | $60,225 | #306 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,838 | $58,550 | #183 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,062 | $35,537 | #103 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $56,744 | $23,835 | #92 of 118 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,042 | — | #281 of 576 |
| Psychology | — | $37,563 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $35,556 | — |
| History | — | $29,279 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhodes College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,901 one year after graduating and $50,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhodes College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Rhodes College ranks #685 by median pay four years after graduation, and #552 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Rhodes College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,810.
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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.