Biology at Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Lafayette College graduates in biology earn 44% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lafayette 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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| 17 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $83,012 | $75,535 | #35 | $14,396 |
| 18 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #11 | $33,767 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #12 | $33,767 |
| 20 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $82,109 | $83,506 | #13 | $41,885 |
| 21 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $81,936 | $77,986 | #23 | $30,737 |
| 22 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $81,361 | $71,647 | #71 | $46,088 |
| 23 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $80,379 | $79,165 | #22 | $45,846 |
Other Majors at Lafayette College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $115,726 | $79,602 | #5 of 158 |
| Economics | $112,864 | $68,164 | #39 of 368 |
| Engineering | $104,222 | $76,507 | #9 of 57 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,348 | $72,481 | #32 of 318 |
| Political Science and Government | $87,904 | $48,112 | #25 of 565 |
| Psychology | $73,435 | $36,235 | #15 of 1027 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $70,391 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $58,433 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $53,050 | — | #172 of 576 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — | $43,321 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lafayette College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,885 one year after graduating and $82,109 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lafayette College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lafayette College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lafayette College worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.