Biology at Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Shenandoah University graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shenandoah 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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| 158 | D'Youville University Buffalo, NY | $66,182 | $62,992 | #251 | — |
| 159 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,114 | $58,027 | #427 | $26,445 |
| 160 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $66,097 | $58,008 | #428 | $36,331 |
| 161 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $66,070 | $60,163 | #340 | $40,980 |
| 162 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $65,991 | $58,112 | #422 | $41,250 |
| 163 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $65,948 | $67,070 | #133 | $33,863 |
| 164 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,815 | $57,957 | #429 | $42,721 |
Other Majors at Shenandoah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,096 | $81,678 | #317 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,673 | $45,499 | #495 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,373 | $37,676 | #67 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,290 | $46,816 | #78 of 660 |
| Psychology | $58,144 | $34,531 | #135 of 1027 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $54,490 | $24,058 | #52 of 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $51,601 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,457 | $17,818 | #116 of 255 |
| Music | $30,758 | — | #255 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shenandoah University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,980 one year after graduating and $66,070 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shenandoah University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Shenandoah University ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #340 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Shenandoah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,706.
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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.