Biology at Longwood University
Farmville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Longwood 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Longwood 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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| 688 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $50,708 | #706 | $18,071 |
| 689 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,840 | $58,732 | #403 | $29,596 |
| 690 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #767 | $37,382 |
| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
| 692 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $49,725 | $47,328 | #773 | $25,459 |
| 693 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $49,714 | $50,007 | #721 | $42,677 |
| 694 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,685 | $52,263 | #645 | $32,264 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Longwood University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,686 one year after graduating and $49,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Longwood University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Longwood University ranks #691 by median pay four years after graduation, and #798 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Longwood University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.