Biology at Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Associate's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Northampton County Area Community College graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northampton County Area Community College Compares for Biology
All 47 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
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| 15 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $48,660 | $44,277 | #24 | $22,741 |
| 16 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #25 | $25,026 |
| 17 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #26 | $25,026 |
| 18 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $47,519 | $48,327 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $47,186 | $47,974 | #16 | $28,923 |
| 20 | Connors State College Warner, OK | $47,041 | $52,816 | #8 | — |
| 21 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $45,916 | $48,999 | #12 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northampton County Area Community College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,519 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northampton County Area Community College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northampton County Area Community College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northampton County Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biology ($44,758), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.