Biology at Salisbury University

Salisbury biology graduates start modest but see real momentum, with salaries jumping from $35,876 to nearly $45,000 within four years—a 25% increase that outpaces the typical biology trajectory. That first-year number beats 73% of biology programs nationally and sits comfortably above both national and Maryland medians, placing this program squarely in the upper tier for the state.

The $23,250 debt load sits below Maryland's typical $26,000 for biology degrees, making the 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio manageable for most graduates. You're looking at roughly 8 months of gross salary to cover the debt—reasonable for a life sciences degree where many students pursue additional education. The year-four earnings of $44,922 suggest graduates who enter the workforce directly find decent opportunities, though those numbers likely include some who've moved into lab management, quality control, or research positions that value experience.

The caveat: these outcomes reflect 30-100 graduates, so individual results will vary more than at larger programs. But for a Maryland family prioritizing science education without excessive debt, Salisbury delivers solid fundamentals at an accessible school—your student graduates owing less than the state average while earning more.