U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 16 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,362. College Scorecard.
Centenary University Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Centenary University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,329 | $55,715 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $16,047 | $67,076 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $21,277 | $88,938 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $23,306 | $97,419 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $28,735 | $120,112 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($63,381) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,720 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seton Hall University | $93,200 | $21,500 | $31,446 | 69% |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey | $75,531 | $19,500 | $27,646 | 86% |
| 3 | Felician University | $74,746 | $30,500 | $40,045 | 47% |
| 4 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | $71,026 | $25,860 | $18,745 | 44% |
| 5 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | $68,904 | $23,250 | $18,173 | 70% |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Camden | $68,306 | $24,161 | $18,745 | 67% |
| 7 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $68,306 | $24,161 | $24,406 | 84% |
| 8 | Rutgers University-Newark | $68,306 | $24,161 | $19,703 | 64% |
| 9 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $67,541 | $26,000 | $28,014 | 38% |
| 10 | Montclair State University | $67,541 | $26,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| 11 | Georgian Court University | $67,267 | $23,250 | $19,285 | 54% |
| 12 | Monmouth University | $66,114 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| 13 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | $65,807 | $21,834 | $16,504 | 73% |
| 14 | Rowan University | $64,921 | $26,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| 15 | Centenary University | $63,381 | $26,742 | $20,503 | 56% |
| 16 | Saint Peter's University | $61,502 | $18,800 | $12,199 | 58% |
| 17 | Kean University | $61,291 | $26,548 | $12,447 | 47% |
| 18 | New Jersey City University | $60,104 | $19,750 | $16,053 | 34% |
| 19 | Stockton University | $59,151 | $21,770 | $20,670 | 69% |
| 20 | Drew University | $58,620 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 70% |
| 21 | Rider University | $58,008 | $26,977 | $24,792 | 61% |
| 22 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $56,559 | $25,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| 23 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $56,559 | $25,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
| 24 | Caldwell University | $50,056 | $22,250 | $24,691 | 57% |
2 more New Jersey colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Centenary University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Centenary University
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,726
- Full cost breakdown · all 46 majors · overview
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Centenary University Biology questions
How much do Centenary University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Centenary University earn a median $63,381 four years after graduating and $44,312 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Centenary University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Centenary University is $26,742, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Centenary University a good school for Biology in New Jersey?
On pay, Biology graduates of Centenary University earn $63,381 four years out, $2,579 below the median for the same major across 24 New Jersey colleges ($65,960) and $5,385 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Centenary University rank for Biology in New Jersey?
Of 24 New Jersey colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Centenary University ranks 15th. The highest is Seton Hall University at $93,200.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $44,960 in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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