U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 74 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% 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 $26,284. College Scorecard.
University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus'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 | $10,413 | $46,963 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($59,427) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,989 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio 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 | Ohio Dominican University | $90,431 | $27,000 | $20,079 | 41% |
| 2 | Miami University-Hamilton | $72,037 | $25,368 | $11,286 | 25% |
| 3 | Miami University-Middletown | $72,037 | $25,368 | $10,809 | 32% |
| 4 | Miami University-Oxford | $72,037 | $25,368 | $28,384 | 80% |
| 5 | John Carroll University | $69,024 | $27,000 | $28,746 | 79% |
| 6 | University of Dayton | $67,414 | $26,000 | $29,533 | 80% |
| 7 | Walsh University | $66,592 | $27,000 | $20,493 | 59% |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $64,324 | $23,362 | $12,940 | 23% |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Marion Campusbachelor's & associate | $64,324 | $23,362 | $11,488 | 27% |
| 10 | Ohio State University | $64,324 | $23,362 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 11 | Wright State University | $62,925 | $25,448 | $15,415 | 42% |
| 12 | Ashland University | $62,624 | $23,250 | $21,988 | 61% |
| 13 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | $62,048 | $24,500 | $23,589 | 75% |
| 14 | Capital University | $61,416 | $27,000 | $22,576 | 60% |
| 15 | University of Mount Union | $61,213 | $27,000 | $23,280 | 59% |
| 16 | Mount St. Joseph University | $59,945 | — | $16,530 | 56% |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | $59,427 | $21,750 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 18 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | $59,219 | $27,000 | $22,421 | 68% |
| 19 | Lake Erie College | $57,506 | $27,000 | $20,961 | 38% |
| 20 | University of Cincinnati | $57,443 | $24,500 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 21 | Baldwin Wallace University | $57,273 | $27,000 | $27,603 | 67% |
| 22 | Kent State University at Starkmostly 2-year | $56,502 | $25,000 | $10,897 | 37% |
| 23 | Kent State University at Kent | $56,502 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| 24 | Denison University | $55,654 | $25,000 | $40,007 | 79% |
| 25 | Xavier University | $55,577 | $27,000 | $32,997 | 69% |
| 26 | Cleveland State University | $53,898 | $26,144 | $14,764 | 51% |
| 27 | Case Western Reserve University | $53,604 | $23,666 | $41,190 | 87% |
| 28 | Wittenberg University | $53,304 | $27,000 | $18,649 | 53% |
| 29 | Hiram College | $53,290 | $23,875 | $21,058 | 55% |
| 30 | Youngstown State University | $52,447 | $19,000 | $12,767 | 50% |
| 31 | The University of Findlay | $51,419 | $27,000 | $27,221 | 58% |
| 32 | University of Toledo | $48,957 | $19,557 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 33 | Muskingum University | $48,917 | $27,000 | $19,532 | 56% |
| 34 | Bowling Green State University | $47,131 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 35 | Oberlin College | $44,095 | $23,250 | $38,645 | 81% |
| 36 | Otterbein University | $42,619 | $26,000 | $19,237 | 68% |
| 37 | Malone University | $41,515 | $27,000 | $20,948 | 45% |
24 more Ohio 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 University of Akron Main Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Akron Main Campus
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,600
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
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- Biochemistry—
- Chemistry$62,661
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- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$46,992
University of Akron Main Campus Biology questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn a median $59,427 four years after graduating and $32,050 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of Akron Main Campus Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of Akron Main Campus is $21,750, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Akron Main Campus a good school for Biology in Ohio?
On pay, Biology graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn $59,427 four years out, $1,921 above the median for the same major across 37 Ohio colleges ($57,506) and $1,431 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Akron Main Campus rank for Biology in Ohio?
Of 37 Ohio colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of Akron Main Campus ranks 17th; among the 35 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 16th. The highest is Ohio Dominican University at $90,431.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $50,220 in the Akron, OH area and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Cite this: “University of Akron Main Campus Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).