Biology at Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College's biology program commands a premium price—$27,000 in debt that matches the state median—but delivers earnings that justify the investment. First-year graduates earn $45,275, placing them in the 95th percentile nationally for biology majors. That's $13,000 above the national median and a meaningful signal of program quality. However, context matters: among Massachusetts biology programs, this ranks at the 60th percentile, trailing stronger performers like Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) but holding its own against competitive regional options.

The debt burden here is manageable, with graduates owing just 60 cents for every dollar earned in year one—well below concerning thresholds. Four-year earnings grow to $52,452, representing solid 16% growth that suggests career momentum rather than stagnation. What you're paying for at Emmanuel is access to Boston's biotech ecosystem and career networks that can accelerate early-career opportunities, which explains why outcomes here outpace most biology programs nationally even if they're middle-of-the-pack within Massachusetts's unusually strong life sciences landscape.

For families weighing this program: you're looking at above-average debt for genuinely above-average outcomes. If your child has other Massachusetts public options or merit aid elsewhere, compare the net prices carefully. But if Emmanuel's Boston location and networking advantages align with career goals in healthcare or biotech, the numbers support that investment.