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Best Colleges for Biology in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Biology degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Biology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Biology in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Biology in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Villanova University.

What are the best Biology schools?

The best Biology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Biology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Biology programs is approximately $56,110 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Biology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Biology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Biology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Biology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Biology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $88,424 per year. Below are the highest-paying Biology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  4. 4. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  5. 5. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  6. 6. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  8. 8. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  9. 9. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  10. 10. Swarthmore College — Swarthmore, PA · 7.5% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $65,494 tuition · 92% grad rate
  11. 11. Haverford College — Haverford, PA · 12.4% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  12. 12. Lafayette College — Easton, PA · 31.5% acceptance · SAT 1,424 · $65,398 tuition · 88% grad rate
  13. 13. Franklin and Marshall College — Lancaster, PA · 28.2% acceptance · SAT 1,392 · $70,794 tuition · 84% grad rate
  14. 14. Bryn Mawr College — Bryn Mawr, PA · 29.4% acceptance · SAT 1,396 · $65,920 tuition · 82% grad rate
  15. 15. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  16. 16. Gettysburg College — Gettysburg, PA · 38.9% acceptance · SAT 1,379 · $66,640 tuition · 83% grad rate
  17. 17. Muhlenberg College — Allentown, PA · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,343 · $62,805 tuition · 82% grad rate
  18. 18. Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown, PA · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $37,950 tuition · 76% grad rate
  19. 19. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  20. 20. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  21. 21. Lycoming College — Williamsport, PA · 74.1% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,029 tuition · 60% grad rate
  22. 22. Holy Family University — Philadelphia, PA · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $35,330 tuition · 61% grad rate
  23. 23. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  24. 24. Lebanon Valley College — Annville, PA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,240 · $52,080 tuition · 65% grad rate
  25. 25. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate

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