Biology at The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
The University of the South graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of the South 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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| 742 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $47,795 | $48,593 | #754 | $32,020 |
| 743 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,777 | $55,305 | #531 | — |
| 744 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $47,707 | $50,778 | #702 | $27,676 |
| 745 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $47,695 | $52,102 | #652 | $23,932 |
| 746 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $47,527 | $51,003 | #697 | $30,719 |
| 747 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | $47,464 | $53,291 | #606 | $38,440 |
| 748 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,419 | $49,009 | #743 | $27,785 |
Other Majors at The University of the South by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $87,762 | $58,532 | #118 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,682 | $31,831 | #92 of 565 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $70,907 | $42,390 | #11 of 87 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,821 | — | #77 of 225 |
| Psychology | $58,715 | $35,379 | #121 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,164 | $31,218 | #78 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $35,204 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of the South biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,932 one year after graduating and $47,695 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of the South rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The University of the South ranks #745 by median pay four years after graduation, and #652 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The University of the South worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.