U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 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 $42,211. College Scorecard.
University of Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy'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 | $13,088 | $55,624 | 1.0 years |
| $30–48k | $11,290 | $47,983 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $14,173 | $60,235 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $15,584 | $66,232 | 1.1 years |
| $110k+ | $21,691 | $92,187 | 1.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (53% 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 ($91,888) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $58,477 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 Michigan colleges
Every Michigan 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 Detroit Mercy | $91,888 | $21,500 | $15,232 | 67% |
| 2 | Michigan State University | $64,018 | $26,849 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 3 | Adrian College | $63,816 | $27,000 | $25,368 | 48% |
| 4 | Madonna University | $63,032 | $30,750 | $17,755 | 60% |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $61,127 | $20,000 | $13,138 | 93% |
| 6 | Albion College | $61,092 | $23,250 | $14,301 | 62% |
| 7 | Western Michigan University | $59,249 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 8 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $59,231 | $26,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| 9 | Central Michigan University | $57,438 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 10 | Ferris State University | $56,878 | $26,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| 11 | Oakland University | $55,991 | $25,435 | $9,120 | 58% |
| 12 | Hope College | $54,538 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| 13 | Saginaw Valley State University | $54,038 | $24,932 | $10,775 | 48% |
| 14 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | $53,888 | $23,836 | $9,492 | 58% |
| 15 | Kalamazoo College | $52,863 | $26,750 | $19,072 | 76% |
| 16 | Grand Valley State University | $52,176 | $26,748 | $16,317 | 67% |
| 17 | Aquinas College | $51,002 | $24,500 | $16,626 | 65% |
| 18 | Wayne State University | $50,811 | $21,788 | $12,766 | 58% |
| 19 | Eastern Michigan University | $50,722 | $26,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 20 | University of Michigan-Flint | $47,839 | $26,125 | $7,007 | 40% |
| 21 | Siena Heights University | $47,155 | $27,000 | $17,124 | 39% |
| 22 | Lake Superior State University | $46,435 | — | $12,822 | 51% |
| 23 | Calvin University | $44,763 | $19,682 | $22,992 | 74% |
| 24 | Northern Michigan University | $43,698 | $25,166 | $14,085 | 52% |
| 25 | The University of Olivet | $42,353 | $27,000 | $21,393 | 35% |
9 more Michigan 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 Detroit Mercy, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Detroit Mercy
- Acceptance rate: 75% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 67% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,030
- Full cost breakdown · all 44 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Detroit Mercy
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University of Detroit Mercy Biology questions
How much do University of Detroit Mercy Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of Detroit Mercy earn a median $91,888 four years after graduating and $19,882 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of Detroit Mercy Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of Detroit Mercy is $21,500, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Detroit Mercy a good school for Biology in Michigan?
On pay, Biology graduates of University of Detroit Mercy earn $91,888 four years out, $37,850 above the median for the same major across 25 Michigan colleges ($54,038) and $33,892 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Detroit Mercy rank for Biology in Michigan?
Of 25 Michigan colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of Detroit Mercy ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $50,580 in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 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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Cite this: “University of Detroit Mercy Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-detroit-mercy/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).