Biology at Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Pacific Lutheran 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 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific Lutheran 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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| 596 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $53,165 | $54,053 | #574 | $32,915 |
| 597 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $53,125 | $54,013 | #577 | $24,084 |
| 598 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $53,092 | $53,405 | #602 | $34,612 |
| 599 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $53,077 | $48,819 | #749 | $36,766 |
| 600 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $52,979 | $60,136 | #343 | $30,593 |
| 601 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,960 | $53,845 | #582 | $31,367 |
| 602 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $52,863 | $55,738 | #517 | $24,211 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific Lutheran University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,766 one year after graduating and $53,077 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific Lutheran University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Pacific Lutheran University ranks #599 by median pay four years after graduation, and #749 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Pacific Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.