Biology at University of Mount Union

Mount Union biology graduates start at $33,433—unremarkable at first glance, ranking just above the state median. But four years out, their earnings jump 83% to over $61,000, a trajectory that separates this program from most Ohio biology degrees. That kind of growth typically signals graduates are getting into competitive graduate programs or professional schools rather than stalling in lab tech positions.

The $27,000 debt load sits comfortably below both state and national averages, keeping the initial debt-to-earnings ratio manageable at 0.81. Within Ohio's crowded biology market (62 programs), this places Mount Union squarely in the middle tier for starting salary but suggests stronger long-term outcomes than the rankings alone reveal. The 80% admission rate and moderate test scores indicate this isn't a hyper-selective program, yet graduates seem to be accessing the same career pathways as peers from more competitive schools.

The major caveat: fewer than 30 graduates in this dataset means these numbers could swing significantly with individual outliers. A few students heading to medical school could inflate the four-year earnings, while others pursuing PhD programs might depress them. For parents of students serious about health professions or graduate research, Mount Union's biology program appears to provide adequate preparation without crushing debt. Just don't bet the farm on these exact numbers holding steady year after year.