Biology at Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University's biology program punches well above its weight nationally—graduates earn $40,692 in their first year, placing them in the 95th percentile compared to biology programs nationwide. That's impressive for a school with a 92% acceptance rate. However, within Pennsylvania's competitive landscape, this program sits closer to the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, trailing programs at Lehigh, Holy Family, and several other institutions.

The financial fundamentals are solid: with $27,000 in median debt, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66, meaning they owe less than eight months of their first-year salary. Earnings growth is modest but steady at 8% over four years. While the $43,895 four-year mark doesn't signal explosive career growth, it represents consistent employment in a field where many graduates struggle to find work immediately after college.

For parents weighing options, this program offers reliable entry into biology-related careers without excessive debt. It's not the top-earning biology degree in Pennsylvania, but it significantly outperforms most programs nationally. If your student has stronger academic credentials, programs like Lehigh might offer higher returns. But for a student seeking solid employment outcomes in biology with below-average debt burden, Delaware Valley delivers tangible value—particularly compared to the many biology programs where graduates earn $32,000 or less while carrying similar debt loads.