Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 341 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in biological and biomedical sciences earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Compares for Biological and Biomedical Sciences
All 17 colleges reporting biological and biomedical sciences 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 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $93,246 | $81,834 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $89,140 | $78,497 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $85,883 | $81,743 | #9 | $38,841 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #1 | $35,324 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #2 | $35,324 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #3 | $35,324 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #4 | $35,324 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #5 | $35,324 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Mckeesport, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #6 | $35,324 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #7 | $35,324 |
| 11 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $70,329 | $66,939 | #13 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus biological and biomedical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,324 one year after graduating and $81,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for biological and biomedical sciences?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for biological and biomedical sciences graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and biomedical sciences at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for biological and biomedical sciences ($65,681), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,601.
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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.