Biology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates in biology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Platteville 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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| 668 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $50,666 | $46,136 | #789 | $23,803 |
| 669 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $50,597 | $55,272 | #532 | $29,643 |
| 670 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $50,548 | $48,284 | #759 | $37,469 |
| 671 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $50,540 | $52,589 | #631 | $35,752 |
| 672 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $50,536 | $56,037 | #507 | $31,174 |
| 673 | Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | $50,514 | $51,358 | #677 | — |
| 674 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $50,454 | $53,702 | #588 | $34,568 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Platteville biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,752 one year after graduating and $50,540 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Platteville rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Platteville ranks #671 by median pay four years after graduation, and #631 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,467.
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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.