Biology at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Liberty 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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| 459 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $56,764 | $60,897 | #309 | $43,656 |
| 460 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $56,733 | $58,898 | #392 | $32,134 |
| 461 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,721 | $57,669 | #438 | $31,467 |
| 462 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $56,691 | $67,069 | #134 | $29,559 |
| 463 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $56,671 | $60,763 | #315 | $32,757 |
| 464 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $56,659 | $61,894 | #279 | $35,986 |
| 465 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $56,561 | $57,506 | #444 | $32,782 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 | $24,139 | #294 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 | $37,379 | #301 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Social Work | $46,799 | — | #346 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 | — | #605 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $43,532 | — | #75 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,559 one year after graduating and $56,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, West Liberty University ranks #462 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,076.
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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.