Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $82,902 per year for indexed programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $99,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Lewistown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Lewistown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewistown city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lewistown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,918
Avg net price
$23,988/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
42%
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,204
Avg net price
$37,607/yr
TuitionIn‑state$65,650
Out‑of‑state$65,650
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,351
Avg net price
$23,726/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,723
Avg net price
$28,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,064
Avg net price
$26,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
29%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$93,807
Avg net price
$40,766/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$22,213/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania biology page.
Biology Wages Near Lewistown
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical Scientist | $99,190 |
| Biological Technician | $54,950 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $78,540 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $70,550 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Lewistown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 8,505 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,179 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Lewistown-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- State College, PA – 20.0 mi away (87,374 pop)
- Harrisburg, PA – 42.5 mi away (438,995 pop)
- Altoona, PA – 43.9 mi away (76,943 pop)
- Sunbury, PA – 45.0 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 46.1 mi away (51,948 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Lewistown, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Lewistown. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in University Park, PA (20.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Susquehanna University (39.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Medical Scientist ($99,190), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($78,540), Soil and Plant Scientist ($70,550). Wages for Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?
State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lewistown an affordable place to study biology?
Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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