Biology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver 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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| 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 |
| 189 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #159 | $33,417 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #29 of 148 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 | $77,955 | #326 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,755 | $58,884 | #22 of 187 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $81,092 | $53,908 | #3 of 138 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 | $49,749 | #39 of 275 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #89 of 126 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #126 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 | $37,240 | #253 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 | $34,181 | #286 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,543 | $32,408 | #542 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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.