Biology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 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 |
| … | |||||
| 182 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,921 | $56,980 | #466 | $33,313 |
| 183 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #153 | $33,417 |
| 184 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #154 | $33,417 |
| 185 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #155 | $33,417 |
| 186 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #156 | $33,417 |
| 187 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #157 | $33,417 |
| 188 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #158 | $33,417 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,417 one year after graduating and $64,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,717.
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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.