Biology at Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Delaware Valley University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware Valley 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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| 518 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $55,271 | $56,211 | #500 | $36,174 |
| 519 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $55,253 | $54,286 | #569 | $33,592 |
| 520 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $55,246 | $50,307 | #715 | $37,458 |
| 521 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $55,244 | $56,184 | #502 | $40,692 |
| 522 | New England College Henniker, NH | $55,222 | $50,865 | #701 | — |
| 523 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $55,174 | $62,627 | #258 | $28,127 |
| 524 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $55,165 | $48,414 | #758 | $34,553 |
Other Majors at Delaware Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | $70,222 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,210 | $36,232 | #526 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,317 | $39,673 | #94 of 660 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,349 | $47,802 | #67 of 77 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $49,746 | $28,814 | #9 of 14 |
| Animal Sciences | $49,225 | $38,378 | #39 of 78 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,732 | $29,383 | #39 of 59 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,031 | — | #36 of 44 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $47,375 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,575 | $27,287 | #42 of 52 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $39,903 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $38,899 | $28,178 | #36 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware Valley University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,692 one year after graduating and $55,244 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware Valley University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Delaware Valley University ranks #521 by median pay four years after graduation, and #502 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Delaware Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,985.
← All data for Delaware Valley University · Methodology
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.