Biology at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall 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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| 791 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #655 | $36,095 |
| 792 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #656 | $36,095 |
| 793 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,873 | $52,879 | #621 | $26,044 |
| 794 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,836 | $53,043 | #614 | $19,955 |
| 795 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $44,763 | $47,197 | #777 | $29,996 |
| 796 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,617 | $46,426 | #784 | $32,160 |
| 797 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,350 | $51,338 | #678 | — |
Other Majors at Marshall University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,955 one year after graduating and $44,836 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Marshall University ranks #794 by median pay four years after graduation, and #614 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,901.
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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.