Biology at Hampton University
Hampton, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Hampton University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampton 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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| 695 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,673 | $50,518 | #711 | $31,928 |
| 696 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $49,644 | $45,205 | #800 | $29,851 |
| 697 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $49,570 | $52,711 | #627 | $36,288 |
| 698 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $49,539 | $45,110 | #801 | $30,359 |
| 699 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $49,532 | $51,276 | #681 | — |
| 700 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $49,503 | $49,795 | #725 | $24,050 |
| 701 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,440 | $51,180 | #688 | $30,588 |
Other Majors at Hampton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,216 | $69,303 | #219 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,252 | — | #112 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,293 | $37,200 | #217 of 565 |
| Journalism | $61,675 | $28,324 | #39 of 187 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,437 | $37,179 | #190 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,286 | — | #164 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,602 | $31,335 | #373 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,610 | $27,633 | #454 of 610 |
| Marketing | $47,479 | $32,511 | #503 of 516 |
| Psychology | $45,749 | $29,154 | #766 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampton University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,359 one year after graduating and $49,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampton University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hampton University ranks #698 by median pay four years after graduation, and #801 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hampton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.