Biology at Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Virginia State University graduates in biology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia 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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| 583 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $53,498 | $54,392 | #565 | $30,432 |
| 584 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $53,470 | $50,005 | #722 | $34,647 |
| 585 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $53,447 | $56,220 | #497 | $32,528 |
| 586 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $53,398 | $48,624 | #752 | $28,169 |
| 587 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $53,387 | $59,941 | #351 | $36,536 |
| 588 | Elon University Elon, NC | $53,369 | $57,273 | #457 | $32,683 |
| 589 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $53,352 | $56,786 | #477 | $29,635 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,169 one year after graduating and $53,398 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Virginia State University ranks #586 by median pay four years after graduation, and #752 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Virginia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.