Biology at University of Richmond
University Of Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
University of Richmond graduates in biology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Richmond 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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| 102 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $69,747 | $82,191 | #15 | — |
| 103 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $69,724 | $61,191 | #299 | $33,055 |
| 104 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $69,651 | $66,532 | #142 | $35,290 |
| 105 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $69,564 | $63,344 | #244 | $36,300 |
| 106 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $69,440 | $63,186 | #249 | $38,423 |
| 107 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $69,386 | $66,041 | #152 | $33,561 |
| 108 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $69,355 | $72,167 | #62 | $51,134 |
Other Majors at University of Richmond by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,621 | $76,763 | #74 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $112,202 | $71,508 | #16 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,856 | $68,151 | #26 of 1176 |
| Economics | $100,608 | $61,027 | #64 of 368 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $92,389 | $55,123 | #8 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $90,369 | $49,421 | #6 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $81,253 | — | #1 of 137 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,339 | $43,253 | #151 of 565 |
| Psychology | $64,584 | $36,309 | #44 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,014 | $38,333 | #83 of 576 |
| Journalism | — | $43,157 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $34,796 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $33,340 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $22,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Richmond biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,300 one year after graduating and $69,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Richmond rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Richmond ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Richmond worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,597.
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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.