Biology at University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Puget Sound graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Puget Sound 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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| 604 | Trine University Angola, IN | $52,806 | $56,651 | #481 | $39,067 |
| 605 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $52,671 | $60,971 | #305 | $33,784 |
| 606 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,670 | $62,312 | #270 | $26,390 |
| 607 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $52,645 | $48,422 | #757 | $30,191 |
| 608 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $56,429 | #489 | — |
| 609 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $52,567 | $60,864 | #312 | $26,533 |
| 610 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,487 | $59,431 | #370 | $29,945 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Puget Sound biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,191 one year after graduating and $52,645 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Puget Sound rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Puget Sound ranks #607 by median pay four years after graduation, and #757 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Puget Sound worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,309.
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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.