Biology at Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Mercyhurst University graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercyhurst University 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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| 176 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $65,043 | $67,525 | #120 | — |
| 177 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $65,036 | $59,178 | #381 | $37,651 |
| 178 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $65,025 | $62,113 | #274 | $30,012 |
| 179 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $65,000 | $66,106 | #149 | $29,167 |
| 180 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $64,939 | $59,090 | #385 | $32,894 |
| 181 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $64,930 | $67,108 | #132 | $24,063 |
| 182 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,921 | $56,980 | #466 | $33,313 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercyhurst University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,167 one year after graduating and $65,000 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercyhurst University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mercyhurst University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #149 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mercyhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.