Biology at Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-sydney, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Hampden-Sydney College graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampden-Sydney 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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| 265 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $62,595 | $59,792 | #357 | $44,166 |
| 266 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $62,574 | $59,557 | #365 | $25,253 |
| 267 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $62,541 | $61,446 | #292 | — |
| 268 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $62,515 | $56,926 | #471 | $41,876 |
| 269 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $62,407 | $54,769 | #545 | $35,876 |
| 270 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $62,400 | $65,637 | #175 | $32,620 |
| 271 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $62,391 | $65,628 | #177 | $36,286 |
Other Majors at Hampden-Sydney College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $87,835 | $52,087 | #20 of 84 |
| Economics | $68,795 | $52,155 | #287 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,731 | $37,123 | #145 of 565 |
| History | $48,625 | $42,949 | #281 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampden-Sydney College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,876 one year after graduating and $62,515 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampden-Sydney College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hampden-Sydney College ranks #268 by median pay four years after graduation, and #471 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hampden-Sydney College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.