Biology at Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Lebanon Valley College graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lebanon Valley 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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| 349 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $67,693 | #116 | $29,848 |
| 350 | Central College Pella, IA | $59,597 | $62,689 | #255 | $26,933 |
| 351 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $59,570 | $61,667 | #287 | $22,100 |
| 352 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $59,559 | $60,572 | #324 | $33,783 |
| 353 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #549 | $38,716 |
| 354 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #550 | $38,716 |
| 355 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #551 | $38,716 |
Other Majors at Lebanon Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,444 | $73,497 | #20 of 126 |
| Economics | $93,878 | $51,183 | #88 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,235 | — | #191 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $80,194 | — | #13 of 156 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $74,429 | $39,243 | #15 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 | $44,334 | #550 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $63,128 | $45,286 | #22 of 158 |
| Criminology | $58,447 | $38,828 | #40 of 113 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,548 | — | #123 of 225 |
| Music | $54,235 | $49,383 | #34 of 268 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $51,415 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,658 | $51,300 | #216 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,263 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $47,838 | $40,151 | #318 of 576 |
| Sociology | $46,836 | — | #363 of 462 |
| Psychology | $42,874 | $37,267 | #879 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lebanon Valley College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,783 one year after graduating and $59,559 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lebanon Valley College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lebanon Valley College ranks #352 by median pay four years after graduation, and #324 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lebanon Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.