# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Middletown, PA. IPEDS 214713, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-harrisburg/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,639
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,102 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (13 colleges, $69,102): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,084

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,102 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,219 | $70,877 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,221 | $70,886 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $21,176 | $92,539 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,103 | $109,700 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $29,834 | $130,375 | 3.9 years |

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

## Biological and Physical Sciences at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $71,028 | $26,419 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $69,102 | $26,000 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $69,102 | $26,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $69,102 | $26,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $69,102 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $69,102 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $69,102 | $26,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $69,102 | $26,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $62,698 | $26,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $62,698 | $26,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $62,698 | $26,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $45,272 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $72,860 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, $78,800 PA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $116,920 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, $137,900 PA, $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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