Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Gettysburg College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Gettysburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gettysburg College sits in Gettysburg, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Among 2,812 students, 708 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Gettysburg College
Use these rankings to compare Gettysburg College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #36 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #65 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #98 of 234 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #183 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #401 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1156 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Gettysburg College
Those who finish Gettysburg College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,482 |
| 2 years | $31,643 |
| 4 years | $75,829 |
| 5 years | $76,801 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Gettysburg College earn a median of $75,829, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Gettysburg College comes in at $26,408.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Gettysburg College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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