Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Puget Sound graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Puget Sound Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 33 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences 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 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $102,801 | $110,287 | #1 | $75,418 |
| 2 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $90,507 | $79,437 | #2 | $69,480 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $71,066 | $67,640 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $71,028 | $72,236 | #3 | $25,311 |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $70,101 | $66,722 | #14 | $29,958 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #4 | $35,639 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #5 | $35,639 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #6 | $35,639 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #7 | $35,639 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #8 | $35,639 |
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| 24 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $57,303 | $57,641 | #25 | $37,419 |
| 25 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,995 | $57,947 | #24 | $35,952 |
| 26 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $56,293 | $61,494 | #19 | $31,125 |
| 27 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $55,690 | $51,223 | #27 | — |
| 28 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $55,534 | $51,079 | #28 | $34,703 |
| 29 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $51,889 | $49,693 | #29 | $32,699 |
| 30 | The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA | $48,623 | $44,723 | #32 | $27,555 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Puget Sound biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Puget Sound rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, University of Puget Sound ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at University of Puget Sound worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($58,891), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,629.
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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.