# University of Pikeville: Biology (bachelor's)

Pikeville, KY. IPEDS 157535, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pikeville/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,699
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,225 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,128 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (13 colleges, $52,487): +$18,738
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,229

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,225 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,115 | $56,657 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,160 | $78,451 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $23,075 | $99,684 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,065 | $103,961 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,755 | $111,262 | 3.0 years |

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

## Biology at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pikeville | $71,225 | $21,128 | $20,311 | 42% |
| Georgetown College | $68,191 | $27,000 | $14,095 | 49% |
| Morehead State University | $65,624 | $19,250 | $9,793 | 52% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $59,702 | $20,318 | $14,107 | 50% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $56,999 | $23,950 | $8,191 | 52% |
| University of Louisville | $56,142 | $20,681 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $52,487 | $22,500 | $10,990 | 56% |
| University of Kentucky | $52,163 | $23,250 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | $52,009 | not reported | $15,070 | 44% |
| Thomas More University | $51,150 | $27,000 | $21,835 | 41% |
| Murray State University | $48,370 | $24,475 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $48,327 | $24,250 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Berea College | $32,729 | not reported | $6,106 | 58% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $48,910 KY, $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 not reported metro, $61,560 KY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $126,440 KY, $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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