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Biology at Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University graduates about 70 biology majors a year, 13% of its graduating class. That puts it 347th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 54 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 56 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 39% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $57,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

54/100Solid#347 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year7013% of the class
Courses in the catalog56more than 39% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$57,0000.98× the same major nationally
Admit rate81%whole school
SAT middle 50%1088–1280whole school

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Student Health Center, Fisher Science Hall, Natural Sciences Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 34 · Dorm 15 · Fraternity or sorority house 10 · Athletics 6 · Arts 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Georgia State University 54
  2. University of South Alabama 54
  3. University of North Carolina–Greensboro 54
  4. Emmanuel College 54
  5. Biola University 54
  6. Saint Anselm College 54
  7. Houghton University 54
  8. Rollins College 54

Other strong majors at Susquehanna University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Susquehanna University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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