Biology at Campbell University

Campbell University's biology program achieves something many bachelor's programs struggle with: graduates earn above-average salaries while taking on remarkably low debt. At $27,000, debt loads rank in just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of biology programs leave students with more debt. The 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio is excellent for a biology degree, where many graduates pursue additional schooling before reaching peak earning potential.

The earnings trajectory is solid, starting at $35,579 and climbing 14% to $40,607 by year four. While that places Campbell in the 60th percentile among North Carolina's 50 biology programs—decent but not elite—it beats the state median by nearly $10,000 at the four-year mark. The program outperforms regional competitors like Barton College and NC State, though it trails schools like Meredith and William Peace. Nationally, Campbell ranks even stronger at the 71st percentile.

For parents worried about biology's reputation as a financially risky major, Campbell offers a pragmatic path: you're getting above-average outcomes without the debt burden that often makes pre-med or research career tracks feel financially crushing. The 33% Pell grant population and 94% admission rate suggest accessibility without sacrificing results. This won't catapult your child into the highest-earning biology jobs immediately, but it positions them well for graduate school or early career advancement without excessive financial strain.