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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) in Pennsylvania

15 Ranked Colleges
348 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master's in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 102,043 general biology students received their degree, making the major the 5th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,233 and had an average of $23,964 in loans still to pay off.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 4,062 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,726 and $27,794 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 348 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in general biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general biology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general biology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) in Pennsylvania

#1

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s biology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Biology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

#2

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 8 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at East Stroudsburg University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are $16,898, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania General Biology Report

#3

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized school located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Bloomsburg did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bloomsburg are $16,862, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Biology at Bloomsburg

#4

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s biology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ship, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ship are $16,830, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Biology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 5 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

Full Temple General Biology Report

#2 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 53 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Pitt General Biology Report

#14 in overall quality

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 9 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

IUP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus are $18,207, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s biology students in 2019-2020.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UPenn General Biology Report

#9

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chatham University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s biology degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chatham, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Chatham are $18,836.

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#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Duquesne University is a medium-sized school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duquesne also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne are $24,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Biology at Duquesne University

#11

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Biology at Drexel University

#12

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lehigh University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Lehigh is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lehigh did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh University are $27,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Biology at Lehigh

#13

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Bucknell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s biology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bucknell, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bucknell are $25,412.

Read more about General Biology at Bucknell

#14

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Villanova University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k list. Villanova, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s biology degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Villanova not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Biology at Villanova University

#15

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Biology Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making Over $110k list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 masters’s biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

Full Carnegie Mellon University General Biology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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