Biology at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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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| 430 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $57,540 | $54,766 | #546 | $28,217 |
| 431 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $57,528 | $54,952 | #540 | $38,666 |
| 432 | Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | $57,506 | $61,368 | #295 | — |
| 433 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $57,486 | $68,009 | #112 | $25,086 |
| 434 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $57,486 | $68,009 | #113 | $25,086 |
| 435 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $57,483 | $58,461 | #415 | $38,990 |
| 436 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $57,443 | $61,300 | #297 | $34,092 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University Institute of Technology biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,086 one year after graduating and $57,486 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University Institute of Technology rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, West Virginia University Institute of Technology ranks #433 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at West Virginia University Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.