Biotechnology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in biotechnology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison Compares for Biotechnology
All 15 colleges reporting biotechnology 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,219 | $136,687 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $151,944 | $149,649 | #1 | $83,470 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $126,361 | $110,725 | #4 | $76,201 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #5 | $90,091 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #6 | $90,091 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $123,994 | $108,819 | #7 | $86,279 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $117,649 | $126,254 | #3 | $86,906 |
| 8 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $113,231 | $99,373 | #10 | $89,105 |
| 9 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $110,845 | $100,862 | #9 | $88,886 |
| 10 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $99,847 | $101,545 | #8 | — |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $92,859 | $84,496 | #12 | — |
| 12 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $85,207 | $83,715 | #13 | — |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $83,354 | $86,734 | #11 | $78,060 |
| 14 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $65,277 | $74,095 | #14 | — |
| 15 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $63,591 | $59,470 | #15 | $53,598 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,060 one year after graduating and $83,354 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for biotechnology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for biotechnology ($107,682), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.