Biology at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
Southern Methodist University graduates in biology earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Methodist 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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| 25 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $80,208 | $76,341 | #31 | $20,883 |
| 26 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $79,581 | $70,079 | #81 | $41,506 |
| 27 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $79,163 | $72,033 | #68 | $36,642 |
| 28 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $78,466 | $79,777 | #20 | $39,087 |
| 29 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $78,327 | $71,272 | #72 | $45,494 |
| 30 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $78,327 | $68,975 | #97 | $45,494 |
| 31 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $78,327 | $68,975 | #98 | $45,494 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Methodist University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,087 one year after graduating and $78,466 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Methodist University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Methodist University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Methodist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.