Biology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 377 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $58,885 | $53,581 | #594 | — |
| 378 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $58,864 | $57,833 | #433 | $33,908 |
| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,215 one year after graduating and $58,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #380 by median pay four years after graduation, and #300 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.