Biology at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
University of Vermont graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Vermont 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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| 652 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $50,986 | $48,528 | #755 | $25,679 |
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
| 657 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $50,810 | $54,526 | #561 | — |
| 658 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $55,459 | #527 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Vermont biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,491 one year after graduating and $50,813 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Vermont rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Vermont ranks #655 by median pay four years after graduation, and #651 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Vermont worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,776.
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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.