Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Alvernia University · Reading, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,901Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199).
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $45,695 | $23,128 |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | $44,567 | $27,000 |
| Marywood University Scranton | $43,968 | $27,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $43,182 | $24,000 |
| DeSales University Center Valley | $42,751 | $25,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $41,885 | $17,000 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore | $41,122 | — |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown | $40,692 | $26,985 |
| Arcadia University Glenside | $40,110 | $27,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $38,990 | $26,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $38,765 | $25,836 |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $38,513 | $27,000 |
| Ursinus College Collegeville | $38,360 | $27,000 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $37,950 | $19,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $37,699 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,901.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.