Biology at Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lycoming College graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lycoming 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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| 200 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $64,774 | $65,876 | #167 | $31,251 |
| 201 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $64,772 | $65,874 | #169 | $27,467 |
| 202 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $64,555 | $65,634 | #176 | $35,591 |
| 203 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $64,552 | $65,650 | #174 | $32,319 |
| 204 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $64,520 | $58,709 | #404 | $33,486 |
| 205 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,461 | $58,655 | #407 | $24,443 |
| 206 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $64,455 | $61,568 | #290 | $32,422 |
Other Majors at Lycoming College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,056 | $41,884 | #533 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $61,144 | $40,646 | #19 of 113 |
| Psychology | $49,081 | $34,534 | #597 of 1027 |
| History | — | $35,026 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,936 | $25,858 | #356 of 423 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,916 | $29,696 | #654 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lycoming College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,319 one year after graduating and $64,552 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lycoming College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lycoming College ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lycoming College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,516.
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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.