Biology at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Gettysburg College graduates in biology earn 20% 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 Gettysburg 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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| 118 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $68,459 | $60,285 | #338 | $44,450 |
| 119 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $68,435 | $69,599 | #89 | $31,055 |
| 120 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $68,409 | $73,390 | #52 | — |
| 121 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $68,383 | $69,546 | #90 | — |
| 122 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $68,359 | $73,295 | #55 | $24,925 |
| 123 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #348 | $32,024 |
| 124 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #349 | $32,024 |
Other Majors at Gettysburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,433 | $74,642 | #95 of 349 |
| Economics | $94,295 | $62,925 | #86 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,973 | $51,673 | #81 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,597 | $43,322 | #53 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $75,320 | $37,977 | #7 of 64 |
| Psychology | $74,466 | $50,040 | #10 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $62,604 | $29,428 | #51 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,876 | $40,601 | #47 of 576 |
| History | $52,904 | $28,497 | #182 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,068 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,599 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $38,544 | — |
| Sociology | — | $36,396 | — |
| Music | — | $27,556 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gettysburg College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,383 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gettysburg College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Gettysburg College ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Gettysburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,257.
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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.