Biology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 315 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in biology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 282 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $61,775 | $56,211 | #499 | $37,192 |
| 283 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $61,734 | $62,765 | #253 | $29,028 |
| 284 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $61,722 | $66,179 | #148 | $29,703 |
| 285 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $61,703 | $56,186 | #501 | $28,239 |
| 286 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $61,688 | $56,132 | #505 | $35,334 |
| 287 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $61,662 | $58,689 | #405 | $38,467 |
| 288 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $61,647 | $66,099 | #150 | $31,435 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,239 one year after graduating and $61,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #285 by median pay four years after graduation, and #501 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,164.
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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.