Biology at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in biology earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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 |
| 11 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $85,687 | $87,144 | #8 | $38,765 |
| 12 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $83,706 | $73,712 | #47 | $42,252 |
| 13 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,614 | $73,631 | #49 | $38,592 |
| 14 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $83,215 | $84,630 | #10 | $27,005 |
| 15 | Duke University Durham, NC | $83,192 | $89,277 | #7 | $30,939 |
| 16 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,053 | $94,272 | #4 | $22,132 |
| 17 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $83,012 | $75,535 | #35 | $14,396 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,005 one year after graduating and $83,215 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,388.
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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.