Biology at Albright College

Albright's biology program shows below-average starting salaries but notable earnings momentum—graduates begin at $31,544 but reach $46,742 by year four, a 48% jump that outpaces typical biology grad trajectories. The challenge is the starting point: Albright biology majors earn about $3,600 less initially than Pennsylvania's median for the field, placing them in the 40th percentile statewide. Compare that to nearby programs at East Stroudsburg ($43,182) or Marywood ($43,968), and the gap becomes harder to justify.

The debt picture is more encouraging. At $27,000, borrowing matches both state and national medians, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.86 is manageable, especially as salaries climb in years two through four. For a school serving a large population of Pell-eligible students (50%), this represents reasonable debt discipline.

The catch? These numbers come from a small sample—fewer than 30 graduates—which makes them less reliable than data from larger programs. If your child is considering Albright biology with plans for graduate or professional school, the four-year earnings trajectory suggests graduates do find their footing. But if they need strong starting salaries to manage loans immediately, Pennsylvania offers biology programs with $10,000+ higher launch points at similar debt levels.