Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Lafayette College · Easton, PA
$41,885Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,109Median earnings 4 years after
$78,669Median earnings 5 years after
$17,000Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Lafayette College earn a median of $41,885 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $17,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia | $37,675 | $27,000 |
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$58,433 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$48,112 - Sociology and AnthropologyBachelor's degree
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$82,698 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Lafayette College make?
The median salary is $41,885 one year after graduation and $78,669 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.