Biology at Gannon University
Erie, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Gannon University graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gannon 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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| 307 | Howard University Washington, DC | $60,923 | $53,384 | #604 | $28,696 |
| 308 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $60,880 | $53,611 | #592 | $44,626 |
| 309 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $60,875 | $63,343 | #245 | $34,762 |
| 310 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $60,846 | $61,881 | #280 | — |
| 311 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $60,750 | $65,193 | #188 | $32,925 |
| 312 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $60,722 | $61,736 | #282 | $33,096 |
| 313 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $60,578 | $62,711 | #254 | $35,281 |
Other Majors at Gannon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $93,419 | — | #4 of 61 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,856 | $65,796 | #304 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,846 | $65,493 | #690 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,971 | — | #276 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,065 | — | #546 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,492 | — | #327 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,000 | $39,788 | #322 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,161 | — | #283 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,313 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gannon University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,846 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gannon University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Gannon University ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #280 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Gannon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.