Biology at Edgewood College
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Edgewood College graduates in biology earn 21% 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 Edgewood College 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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| 105 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $69,564 | $63,344 | #244 | $36,300 |
| 106 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $69,440 | $63,186 | #249 | $38,423 |
| 107 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $69,386 | $66,041 | #152 | $33,561 |
| 108 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $69,355 | $72,167 | #62 | $51,134 |
| 109 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | #304 | $45,275 |
| 110 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,149 | $65,816 | #171 | $26,768 |
| 111 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $69,083 | $65,753 | #173 | $34,500 |
Other Majors at Edgewood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,101 | — | #35 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,577 | $73,249 | #732 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,738 | $45,413 | #140 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,257 | $42,950 | #330 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,536 | $37,954 | #557 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,946 | $46,458 | #297 of 680 |
| Education | $48,936 | — | #13 of 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,540 | — | #235 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Edgewood College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,134 one year after graduating and $69,355 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Edgewood College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Edgewood College ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Edgewood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,535.
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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.