Biology at Radford University
Radford, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Radford University graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Radford 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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| 640 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $51,313 | $54,616 | #553 | $23,710 |
| 641 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $51,307 | $45,028 | #803 | $33,241 |
| 642 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $51,290 | $54,540 | #558 | — |
| 643 | Radford University Radford, VA | $51,266 | $46,682 | #782 | $32,457 |
| 644 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $54,555 | #556 | $26,140 |
| 645 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,247 | $56,825 | #475 | $28,585 |
| 646 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $51,226 | $54,524 | #562 | $17,571 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Radford University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,457 one year after graduating and $51,266 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Radford University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Radford University ranks #643 by median pay four years after graduation, and #782 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Radford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,751.
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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.