Biology at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA · Master's Degree · about 123 graduates a year
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine graduates in biology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 132% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Compares for Biology
All 57 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $243,863 | $214,018 | #1 | $153,622 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $128,052 | $116,519 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $109,836 | $114,290 | #3 | $55,787 |
| 4 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $100,989 | $102,707 | #4 | $51,643 |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $98,203 | $98,782 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $94,066 | $84,689 | #10 | $61,503 |
| 7 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #11 | $67,422 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $90,999 | $86,612 | #7 | $69,912 |
| 9 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $90,850 | $79,731 | #16 | $91,503 |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,940 | $80,020 | #14 | $44,139 |
| … | |||||
| 54 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $57,581 | $65,359 | #44 | $26,408 |
| 55 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $54,216 | $61,540 | #52 | — |
| 56 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $50,914 | $54,333 | #56 | $36,682 |
| 57 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton, PA | $50,630 | $51,491 | #57 | $22,757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,757 one year after graduating and $50,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rank for biology?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for biology ($69,830), and the median federal debt at graduation is $67,017.
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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.