# Mount Vernon Nazarene University: Biology (bachelor's)

Mount Vernon, OH. IPEDS 204194, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mount-vernon-nazarene-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,219 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 18 of 37 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (37 colleges, $57,506): +$1,713
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,223

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,219 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,358 | $93,009 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $20,508 | $85,313 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,116 | $75,363 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,486 | $89,382 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,271 | $109,287 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Dominican University | $90,431 | $27,000 | $20,079 | 41% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $72,037 | $25,368 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Middletown | $72,037 | $25,368 | $10,809 | 32% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $72,037 | $25,368 | $28,384 | 80% |
| John Carroll University | $69,024 | $27,000 | $28,746 | 79% |
| University of Dayton | $67,414 | $26,000 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Walsh University | $66,592 | $27,000 | $20,493 | 59% |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus | $64,324 | $23,362 | $12,940 | 23% |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $64,324 | $23,362 | $11,488 | 27% |
| Ohio State University | $64,324 | $23,362 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Wright State University | $62,925 | $25,448 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Ashland University | $62,624 | $23,250 | $21,988 | 61% |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $62,048 | $24,500 | $23,589 | 76% |
| Capital University | $61,416 | $27,000 | $22,576 | 60% |
| University of Mount Union | $61,213 | $27,000 | $23,280 | 59% |
| Mount St. Joseph University | $59,945 | not reported | $16,530 | 56% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $59,427 | $21,750 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | $59,219 | $27,000 | $22,421 | 68% |
| Lake Erie College | $57,506 | $27,000 | $20,961 | 38% |
| University of Cincinnati | $57,443 | $24,500 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $57,273 | $27,000 | $27,603 | 67% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $56,502 | $25,000 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $56,502 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Denison University | $55,654 | $25,000 | $40,007 | 79% |
| Xavier University | $55,577 | $27,000 | $32,997 | 69% |
| Cleveland State University | $53,898 | $26,144 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Case Western Reserve University | $53,604 | $23,666 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Wittenberg University | $53,304 | $27,000 | $18,649 | 53% |
| Hiram College | $53,290 | $23,875 | $21,058 | 55% |
| Youngstown State University | $52,447 | $19,000 | $12,767 | 51% |
| The University of Findlay | $51,419 | $27,000 | $27,221 | 58% |
| University of Toledo | $48,957 | $19,557 | $17,249 | 57% |
| Muskingum University | $48,917 | $27,000 | $19,532 | 56% |
| Bowling Green State University | $47,131 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Oberlin College | $44,095 | $23,250 | $38,645 | 81% |
| Otterbein University | $42,619 | $26,000 | $19,237 | 68% |
| Malone University | $41,515 | $27,000 | $20,948 | 45% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $51,080 OH, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $78,800 OH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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