Biology at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 170 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in biology earn 3% 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 Old Dominion 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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| 514 | Regis University Denver, CO | $55,356 | $51,769 | #660 | — |
| 515 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $55,342 | $61,366 | #296 | $30,538 |
| 516 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $55,321 | $56,245 | #495 | $31,779 |
| 517 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $55,304 | $50,359 | #714 | $28,953 |
| 518 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $55,271 | $56,211 | #500 | $36,174 |
| 519 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $55,253 | $54,286 | #569 | $33,592 |
| 520 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $55,246 | $50,307 | #715 | $37,458 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,953 one year after graduating and $55,304 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #517 by median pay four years after graduation, and #714 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.