Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 339 graduates a year
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Commonwealth 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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| 395 | New York University New York, NY | $58,513 | $55,692 | #518 | $30,913 |
| 396 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,479 | $60,948 | #307 | $33,920 |
| 397 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $58,429 | $51,453 | #670 | $37,590 |
| 398 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,420 | $53,197 | #609 | $31,149 |
| 399 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $58,393 | $70,849 | #76 | $21,325 |
| 400 | AdventHealth University Orlando, FL | $58,386 | $62,144 | #273 | — |
| 401 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $58,384 | $51,413 | #674 | $37,475 |
Other Biology Credentials at Virginia Commonwealth University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $23,862 | — | $38,722 |
Other Majors at Virginia Commonwealth University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Commonwealth University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,149 one year after graduating and $58,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Commonwealth University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #609 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Virginia Commonwealth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for Virginia Commonwealth University · Methodology
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.