Biology at University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of Scranton graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Scranton 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 |
| … | |||||
| 197 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $64,867 | $56,928 | #470 | $30,325 |
| 198 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $64,834 | $63,699 | #232 | — |
| 199 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $64,834 | $61,930 | #277 | $40,937 |
| 200 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $64,774 | $65,876 | #167 | $31,251 |
| 201 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $64,772 | $65,874 | #169 | $27,467 |
| 202 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $64,555 | $65,634 | #176 | $35,591 |
| 203 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $64,552 | $65,650 | #174 | $32,319 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Scranton biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,251 one year after graduating and $64,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Scranton rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Scranton ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Scranton worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.