Biology at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Albright College graduates in biology earn 2% 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 Albright College 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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| 489 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $56,037 | $57,579 | #440 | $34,206 |
| 490 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $56,019 | $64,846 | #195 | $22,742 |
| 491 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,991 | $59,036 | #389 | $27,497 |
| 492 | Albright College Reading, PA | $55,892 | $56,843 | #474 | $31,544 |
| 493 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $55,869 | $49,199 | #740 | $39,270 |
| 494 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $55,828 | $59,422 | #371 | $26,964 |
| 495 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $55,827 | $49,162 | #741 | $40,964 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,073 | $56,932 | #31 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Psychology | $55,100 | $32,149 | #247 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $53,702 | $24,310 | #198 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,149 | — | #209 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,531 | $31,704 | #430 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,544 one year after graduating and $55,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Albright College ranks #492 by median pay four years after graduation, and #474 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.