Biology at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Elizabethtown College graduates in biology earn 29% 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 Elizabethtown 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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| 56 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $74,010 | $67,344 | #127 | $44,370 |
| 57 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,933 | $75,191 | #37 | $31,818 |
| 58 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $73,920 | $75,177 | #38 | $30,626 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Elizabethtown College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,104 | $73,003 | #26 of 57 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $85,329 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,075 | $61,602 | #211 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,358 | $58,707 | #278 of 1176 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $69,614 | — | #21 of 61 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,073 | — | #260 of 565 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $56,789 | — |
| Social Work | $54,837 | — | #137 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,337 | $50,725 | #108 of 680 |
| Human Services | $51,224 | — | #32 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $50,918 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,514 | $31,003 | #457 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,359 | — | #681 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $26,534 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elizabethtown College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,891 one year after graduating and $73,542 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elizabethtown College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Elizabethtown College ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Elizabethtown College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% 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.