Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 440 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in biology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 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 |
| 112 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $69,024 | $73,659 | #48 | — |
| 113 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $69,005 | $71,803 | #70 | $35,798 |
| 114 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $68,904 | $60,476 | #330 | $33,988 |
| 115 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $68,862 | $65,542 | #179 | $34,630 |
| 116 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $68,861 | $62,659 | #257 | $33,597 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,798 one year after graduating and $69,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #113 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.