Biology at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 171 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in biology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pennsylvania 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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| 116 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $68,861 | $62,659 | #257 | $33,597 |
| 117 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $68,648 | $67,446 | #124 | $32,844 |
| 118 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $68,459 | $60,285 | #338 | $44,450 |
| 119 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $68,435 | $69,599 | #89 | $31,055 |
| 120 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $68,409 | $73,390 | #52 | — |
| 121 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $68,383 | $69,546 | #90 | — |
| 122 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $68,359 | $73,295 | #55 | $24,925 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,055 one year after graduating and $68,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.