Biology at William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
William Penn University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Penn University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 570 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $53,730 | $51,324 | #680 | $28,195 |
| 571 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $53,725 | $52,784 | #625 | $31,278 |
| 572 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $53,698 | $51,109 | #690 | $40,935 |
| 573 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $53,683 | $56,468 | #488 | $36,449 |
| 574 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $57,098 | #461 | $24,713 |
| 575 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $57,098 | #462 | $24,713 |
| 576 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $53,625 | $57,547 | #442 | — |
Other Majors at William Penn University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,791 | $62,162 | #145 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,625 | — | #851 of 966 |
| Psychology | $49,929 | $35,122 | #519 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $49,077 | $34,099 | #313 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,244 | $30,314 | #513 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,099 | $40,049 | #488 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Penn University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,449 one year after graduating and $53,683 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Penn University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, William Penn University ranks #573 by median pay four years after graduation, and #488 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at William Penn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,770.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.