Biology at DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
DeSales University graduates in biology earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DeSales 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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| 38 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $77,076 | $70,995 | #75 | $45,346 |
| 39 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $76,782 | $67,615 | #117 | $39,016 |
| 40 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $76,149 | $67,057 | #135 | $46,526 |
| 41 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $76,125 | $77,420 | #24 | $42,751 |
| 42 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $66,753 | #140 | — |
| 43 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $75,921 | $72,261 | #59 | $30,101 |
| 44 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $75,913 | $69,076 | #94 | $39,548 |
Other Majors at DeSales University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $124,965 | — | #3 of 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,887 | $79,460 | #275 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,595 | $57,580 | #149 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,169 | $58,809 | #375 of 796 |
| Marketing | $72,203 | $44,441 | #156 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,430 | $56,817 | #333 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,556 | $34,266 | #413 of 459 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,161 | $26,729 | #69 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,020 | $45,505 | #70 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,001 | $36,655 | #99 of 1027 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $49,480 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,852 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,847 | $22,651 | #58 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,571 | $17,377 | #86 of 255 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,160 | — |
| Dance | $36,515 | $20,611 | #44 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DeSales University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,751 one year after graduating and $76,125 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DeSales University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, DeSales University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at DeSales University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.