# Wayne State College: Biology (bachelor's)

Wayne, NE. IPEDS 181783, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-college/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,538
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,609 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,761 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NE: 5 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (10 colleges, $56,715): +$1,894
- Versus the U.S. median: +$613

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,609 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,844 | $55,229 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,698 | $50,301 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,851 | $59,559 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,841 | $72,416 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,905 | $81,292 | 3.7 years |

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

## Biology at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $67,151 | $19,000 | $16,242 | 58% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $64,930 | $25,342 | $17,747 | 67% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $62,982 | $21,250 | $13,441 | 47% |
| Doane University | $59,689 | $27,000 | $26,364 | 57% |
| Wayne State College | $58,609 | $18,761 | $15,360 | 52% |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $54,566 | $27,000 | $18,327 | 66% |
| Creighton University | $51,544 | $26,959 | $31,568 | 83% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $47,419 | $27,000 | $23,965 | 65% |
| Hastings College | $40,723 | $23,000 | $24,452 | 49% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $48,220 NE, $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, $63,450 NE, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $120,620 NE, $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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