Biology at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Southwestern University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwestern 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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| 245 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $62,982 | $65,094 | #191 | $35,831 |
| 246 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $62,970 | $58,889 | #395 | $36,571 |
| 247 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $62,950 | $59,662 | #361 | $39,212 |
| 248 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $62,928 | $63,979 | #222 | — |
| 249 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $62,925 | $67,150 | #131 | $28,368 |
| 250 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $62,914 | $57,289 | #455 | $34,159 |
| 251 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $62,871 | $55,364 | #530 | — |
Other Majors at Southwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,342 | $47,056 | #67 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,935 | $34,415 | #283 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,372 | $34,050 | #187 of 660 |
| Education | $52,035 | $50,984 | #29 of 71 |
| Psychology | $50,426 | $30,373 | #492 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,338 | — | #465 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,060 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southwestern University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.