Biology at Bay Path University

Bay Path's biology program demonstrates an unusual pattern: it significantly outperforms national biology programs while sitting slightly below Massachusetts' median for this field. The program ranks in the 95th percentile nationally with first-year earnings of $40,964, yet falls in the 40th percentile within Massachusetts, where the state median is $41,879. This tells you more about Massachusetts' strong life sciences sector than any weakness in Bay Path's program—you're comparing against powerhouses like Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) rather than typical biology programs nationwide.

The $27,000 debt load sits right at both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66—manageable by most standards. For context, two-thirds of students here receive Pell grants, meaning this program successfully serves middle and lower-income students without saddling them with excessive debt. The combination of below-average borrowing costs and above-average national earnings creates solid financial footing for graduates.

For families weighing this program, the question comes down to geography and expectations. If your child plans to work in Massachusetts' competitive biotech corridor, they'll start slightly behind peers from WPI or UMass Lowell. But if they're open to opportunities anywhere in the country, Bay Path's biology graduates enter with stronger earnings potential than 95% of biology programs while carrying less debt than most. That's a genuinely good deal for a program serving predominantly working-class students.