Biotechnology at Endicott College

The striking 115% earnings jump between year one and year four tells you what's really happening with Endicott's biotechnology program: graduates are starting in entry-level lab positions at $34,000, then moving into proper biotech roles that pay $73,000. That's actually a positive story, but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing dramatically from year to year. More concerning, even after that strong growth, year-four earnings remain well below what other Massachusetts biotech programs deliver—Worcester State, for instance, reports $70,000 starting earnings.

The $27,000 debt load is reasonable and beats the state average, which helps offset the slow start. Massachusetts is expensive, and living on $34,000 in the Boston area during that first year will be tight. Parents should understand their child will likely need financial support during an extended training period before reaching competitive biotech salaries. If the student can secure a lab position at one of the many Boston-area biotech companies early, that progression to year-four earnings becomes quite valuable. But the program ranks in just the 10th percentile among Massachusetts biotech programs, which raises questions about whether the initial career launch justifies choosing Endicott over state schools with stronger immediate outcomes.