U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 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 23% 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 $19,416. College Scorecard.
Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah 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 | $6,070 | $27,133 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $7,235 | $32,340 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $9,297 | $41,558 | 2.2 years |
| $75–110k | $12,487 | $55,817 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $14,917 | $66,679 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($57,709) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,129 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 Utah colleges
Every Utah college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Utah | $62,950 | $21,000 | $16,200 | 65% |
| 2 | Southern Utah Universitybachelor's & associate | $57,709 | $13,125 | $10,462 | 61% |
| 3 | Utah Valley Universitybachelor's & associate | $57,010 | $19,200 | $6,376 | 45% |
| 4 | Utah State Universitybachelor's & associate | $55,716 | $15,750 | $14,936 | 59% |
| 5 | Utah Tech Universitybachelor's & associate | $53,872 | $13,697 | $16,039 | 38% |
2 more Utah 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 Southern Utah University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southern Utah University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 61% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,296
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at Southern Utah University
- Chemistry—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$57,058
Southern Utah University Biology questions
How much do Southern Utah University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median $57,709 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Southern Utah University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Southern Utah University is $13,125, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Southern Utah University a good school for Biology in Utah?
On pay, Biology graduates of Southern Utah University earn $57,709 four years out, $699 above the median for the same major across 5 Utah colleges ($57,010) and $287 below the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southern Utah University rank for Biology in Utah?
Of 5 Utah colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Southern Utah University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Utah at $62,950.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $52,960 in Utah 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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Cite this: “Southern Utah University Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).