# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley: Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

Center Valley, PA. IPEDS 214670, CIP 26.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-lehigh-valley/majors/biological-and-biomedical-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,617 (U.S. median for this major: $81,617 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (7 colleges, $81,617): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,617 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 | $12,422 | $54,036 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,319 | $57,938 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,438 | $71,505 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,611 | $102,708 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,539 | $106,745 | 2.3 years |

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

## Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $81,617 | $26,000 | $18,305 | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $81,617 | $26,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $81,617 | $26,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $81,617 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $81,617 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $81,617 | $26,000 | $15,521 | 19% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $129,920 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $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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