Biology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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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| 412 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $58,164 | $61,813 | #281 | $43,722 |
| 413 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #239 | $27,487 |
| 414 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $58,119 | $59,718 | #359 | $37,020 |
| 415 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $58,118 | $60,475 | #331 | $38,331 |
| 416 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,099 | $62,538 | #261 | $30,167 |
| 417 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $58,051 | $58,393 | #416 | $26,340 |
| 418 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $58,008 | $50,913 | #699 | $41,181 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,331 one year after graduating and $58,118 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #415 by median pay four years after graduation, and #331 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,745.
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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.