Biology at Concord University
Athens, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Concord University graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concord 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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| 603 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $52,808 | $46,503 | #783 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Concord University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $46,324 | $35,930 | #356 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,815 | $33,348 | #1146 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,168 | $42,081 | #522 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,259 | $20,993 | #939 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,566 | $32,499 | #450 of 476 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $34,925 | — | #42 of 42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concord University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,390 one year after graduating and $52,670 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concord University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Concord University ranks #606 by median pay four years after graduation, and #270 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Concord University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,834.
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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.