Compare 68 Biology, General. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $49,287.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General. tells a different story. Across 68 programs, earnings range from $59,079 to $70,311—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Villanova University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $70,311, while the state average sits at $49,287. But prestige doesn't guarantee outcomes—Widener University ($68,495) and Susquehanna University ($66,779) demonstrate that strong biology programs exist beyond the most selective institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $70,311 | 76 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $68,495 | 37 | $27,000 | Good | $33,146 | Challenging |
| #3 | Susquehanna UniversityPrivate | $66,779 | 50 | $27,000 | Good | $46,359 | Challenging |
| #4 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | $65,741 | 15 | $27,000 | Good | $33,530 | Challenging |
| #5 | $65,560 | 415 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $65,437 | 33 | $25,788 | Good | $33,790 | Challenging |
| #7 | Moravian UniversityPrivate | $65,398 | 20 | $26,793 | Good | $48,375 | High |
| #8 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $64,560 | 26 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | Challenging |
| #9 | Chatham UniversityPrivate | $62,661 | 32 | $23,250 | Excellent | $31,699 | Challenging |
| #10 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $62,656 | 34 | $25,305 | Good | $25,932 | Challenging |
| #11 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $62,208 | 101 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #12 | Wilkes UniversityPrivate | $60,789 | 26 | $26,000 | Good | $29,898 | Challenging |
| #13 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $60,777 | 34 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #14 | $60,717 | 59 | $26,000 | Good | $26,389 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | $60,075 | 51 | $27,000 | Good | $59,162 | High |
| #16 | Temple UniversityPublic | $59,912 | 261 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #17 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $59,793 | 60 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #18 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $59,786 | 40 | $27,000 | Good | $30,598 | Challenging |
| #19 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $59,331 | 76 | $27,000 | Good | $29,652 | Challenging |
| #20 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $59,079 | 47 | $26,000 | Good | $33,999 | Challenging |
| #21 | $58,050 | 103 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $57,896 | 32 | $27,000 | Good | $51,299 | High |
| #23 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $57,856 | 62 | $25,500 | Good | $42,436 | High |
| #24 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $56,036 | 117 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #25 | Geneva CollegePrivate | $55,627 | 11 | $25,198 | Good | $25,183 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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