Biology at Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Saint Michael's College graduates in biology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Michael's 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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| 211 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $64,303 | $61,203 | #298 | $31,777 |
| 212 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,301 | $58,552 | #414 | $34,719 |
| 213 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,205 | $68,901 | #99 | $38,992 |
| 214 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $64,203 | $65,942 | #166 | $36,327 |
| 215 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $64,110 | $67,436 | #125 | $43,311 |
| 216 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,018 | $67,500 | #122 | $26,435 |
| 217 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $63,998 | $67,318 | #128 | $29,359 |
Other Majors at Saint Michael's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,447 | $47,211 | #160 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,566 | $51,126 | #274 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,914 | — | #76 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,313 | $30,747 | #189 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,137 | $34,348 | #79 of 576 |
| Sociology | $57,306 | $36,605 | #119 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,954 | $34,307 | #399 of 565 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,723 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,308 | $45,489 | #109 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,589 | $36,902 | #375 of 1027 |
| History | $47,689 | — | #304 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,755 | $33,658 | #238 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Michael's College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,327 one year after graduating and $64,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Michael's College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Saint Michael's College ranks #214 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Saint Michael's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,697.
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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.