Biology at Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Tennessee Technological University graduates in biology earn 14% less 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 Tennessee Technological 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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| 707 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $49,383 | $44,460 | #806 | — |
| 708 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $59,901 | #353 | $17,342 |
| 709 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $49,335 | $44,889 | #804 | — |
| 710 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $53,768 | #587 | $25,087 |
| 711 | East Central University Ada, OK | $49,124 | $55,155 | #536 | $32,077 |
| 712 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $48,995 | $50,720 | #705 | $21,638 |
| 713 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $48,991 | $53,517 | #598 | $24,662 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tennessee Technological University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,087 one year after graduating and $49,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tennessee Technological University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Tennessee Technological University ranks #710 by median pay four years after graduation, and #587 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Tennessee Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.