Biology at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny 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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| 332 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $60,050 | $57,361 | #453 | $35,800 |
| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
| 335 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $59,989 | $61,009 | #303 | $35,620 |
| 336 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $59,985 | $54,582 | #555 | $28,691 |
| 337 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $59,950 | $54,551 | #557 | $54,223 |
| 338 | Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH | $59,945 | $63,970 | #223 | — |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,620 one year after graduating and $59,989 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Allegheny College ranks #335 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.