Biological and Physical Sciences
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton · Dunmore, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton earn a median of $35,639 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,891 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,986–$81,781). Median debt is $25,887, about 73% of first-year earnings.
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $35,639 | $25,887 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $34,380 | $23,815 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $34,380 | $23,815 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $34,380 | $23,815 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $31,080 | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $25,311 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton make?
The median salary is $35,639 one year after graduation and $66,382 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,887.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.