Biology at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in biology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 59 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $73,542 | $74,793 | #39 | $36,891 |
| 60 | Widener University Chester, PA | $73,535 | $74,786 | #40 | $35,142 |
| 61 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $73,491 | $69,948 | #84 | $33,416 |
| 62 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $73,377 | $74,625 | #42 | $40,110 |
| 63 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $73,136 | $69,610 | #88 | $33,594 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $72,726 | $64,043 | #219 | $40,427 |
| 65 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $72,593 | $66,865 | #138 | $43,624 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,110 one year after graduating and $73,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Arcadia University ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.