Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (50 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Elizabeth City State University$39,655
Meredith College$43,182$53,798$27,0000.63
William Peace University$39,710$28,5000.72
East Carolina University$38,992$47,217$26,0000.67
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$36,157$57,457$21,5000.59
Barton College$35,783$26,9900.75
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Meredith College
Raleigh
$43,936$43,182$27,000
William Peace University
Raleigh
$33,150$39,710$28,500
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$38,992$26,000
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$36,157$21,500
Barton College
Wilson
$35,600$35,783$26,990

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Elizabeth City State University, approximately 53% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.