# Carroll College: Biology (bachelor's)

Helena, MT. IPEDS 180106, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/carroll-college/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,157
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,530 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MT: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MT median for this major (4 colleges, $44,241): -$11,711
- Versus the U.S. median: -$25,466

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,530 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,072 | $71,873 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $16,329 | $68,745 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $19,139 | $80,575 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $23,919 | $100,699 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $28,005 | $117,901 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College | $60,305 | $22,663 | $19,751 | 48% |
| Montana State University | $50,711 | $24,750 | $22,499 | 57% |
| The University of Montana | $37,771 | $26,718 | $16,784 | 48% |
| Carroll College | $32,530 | $27,000 | $23,960 | 69% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $50,430 Helena, MT, $49,920 MT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,520 Helena, MT, $60,990 MT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $119,430 Helena, MT, $119,430 MT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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