Biology at University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Charleston graduates in biology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Charleston 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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| 216 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,018 | $67,500 | #122 | $26,435 |
| 217 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $63,998 | $67,318 | #128 | $29,359 |
| 218 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,977 | $60,893 | #310 | $38,071 |
| 219 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $63,958 | $75,666 | #34 | $29,188 |
| 220 | Newman University Wichita, KS | $63,923 | $66,362 | #144 | — |
| 221 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $63,816 | $67,287 | #129 | — |
| 222 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $63,792 | $69,686 | #87 | — |
Other Majors at University of Charleston by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,847 | $69,468 | #571 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,791 | $63,623 | #247 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,104 | $45,410 | #454 of 796 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,571 | $57,338 | #149 of 253 |
| Graphic Communications | $47,037 | — | #23 of 59 |
| Political Science and Government | $43,601 | — | #558 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Charleston biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,188 one year after graduating and $63,958 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Charleston rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Charleston ranks #219 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.