U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 88 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% 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 $21,116. College Scorecard.
Saint Cloud State 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 Saint Cloud State 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 | $8,909 | $40,269 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 1.8 years |
| $48–75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 2.2 years |
| $75–110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 2.7 years |
| $110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (27% 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 ($62,595) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,411 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 Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota 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 | University of St Thomas | $71,619 | $25,970 | $29,155 | 76% |
| 2 | Saint Johns University | $71,560 | $27,000 | $25,672 | 75% |
| 3 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | $69,651 | $26,393 | $18,462 | 46% |
| 4 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $65,025 | $26,500 | $24,902 | 61% |
| 5 | St Catherine University | $64,834 | $27,000 | $19,764 | 61% |
| 6 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | $64,455 | $20,000 | $17,997 | 57% |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | $63,317 | $24,684 | $18,743 | 65% |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University | $63,149 | $28,619 | $16,863 | 44% |
| 9 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $63,132 | $21,218 | $16,778 | 85% |
| 10 | St Olaf College | $62,818 | $24,500 | $23,874 | 84% |
| 11 | Saint Cloud State University | $62,595 | $24,450 | $13,529 | 40% |
| 12 | University of Minnesota-Morris | $61,374 | $18,500 | $8,837 | 63% |
| 13 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $60,198 | $26,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| 14 | College of Saint Benedict | $60,050 | $27,000 | $26,640 | 77% |
| 15 | Bethel University | $58,005 | $23,552 | $28,556 | 71% |
| 16 | Winona State University | $57,528 | $22,665 | $17,503 | 57% |
| 17 | Macalester College | $56,141 | $21,500 | $32,149 | 87% |
| 18 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $54,202 | $25,640 | $22,900 | 77% |
| 19 | The College of Saint Scholastica | $53,730 | $25,499 | $27,846 | 71% |
| 20 | Bemidji State University | $50,548 | $25,494 | $15,261 | 48% |
| 21 | Hamline University | $49,824 | $27,000 | $20,744 | 60% |
9 more Minnesota 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 Saint Cloud State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Saint Cloud State University
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,813
- Full cost breakdown · all 74 majors · overview
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Saint Cloud State University Biology questions
How much do Saint Cloud State University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median $62,595 four years after graduating and $44,166 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Saint Cloud State University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Saint Cloud State University is $24,450, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Saint Cloud State University a good school for Biology in Minnesota?
On pay, Biology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn $62,595 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 21 Minnesota colleges ($62,595) and $4,599 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Saint Cloud State University rank for Biology in Minnesota?
Of 21 Minnesota colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Saint Cloud State University ranks 11th. The highest is University of St Thomas at $71,619.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $48,130 in Minnesota and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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