Biology at Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace's biology program starts slowly but delivers dramatic income growth that transforms its value proposition. First-year earnings of $31,000 trail both the Ohio and national medians, but four years out, graduates reach $58,000—nearly double their starting salary and well above typical biology outcomes. This 86% earnings surge suggests graduates are successfully moving into healthcare, lab management, or graduate-trained positions that biology degrees often require to reach their potential.

The $27,000 debt load sits right at national norms and actually ranks in just the 5th percentile for biology programs (meaning 95% of programs leave students with more debt). That reasonable borrowing makes the initial earnings dip manageable—the debt-to-income ratio of 0.87 means graduates can handle payments even in that first modest-earning year. Within Ohio, this program sits near the middle of the pack initially but the strong growth trajectory matters more than the starting point for careers that typically require additional credentials or experience.

For families comfortable with a slower financial start, this program offers solid fundamentals: manageable debt paired with clear upward mobility. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes rather than outliers driving the data. If your student is considering medical school, physical therapy programs, or other graduate work—common paths for biology majors—Baldwin Wallace provides affordable preparation without the debt burden that could complicate those plans.