Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $27,100 to $39,344 per year for indexed programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 11,044. Median household income is $58,311 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% 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 Waynesboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Waynesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,326
Avg net price
$21,741/yr
TuitionIn‑state$27,100
Out‑of‑state$27,100
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,517
Avg net price
$31,490/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 5
Source: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
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
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
74%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,012
Avg net price
$18,556/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$19,047/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$23,330/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 29
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 Waynesboro
| 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.
Waynesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 11,044 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,311 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Waynesboro-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Hagerstown, MD – 10.7 mi away (186,377 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 13.0 mi away (51,948 pop)
- Frederick, MD – 23.8 mi away (152,047 pop)
- Hanover, PA – 32.1 mi away (67,480 pop)
- Charles Town, WV – 36.3 mi away (23,759 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Waynesboro, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Waynesboro. The closest is Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hood College (24.4 miles). 5 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 Waynesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hagerstown instead of Waynesboro?
Hagerstown, MD is 10.7 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study biology?
Waynesboro’s median household income of $58,311 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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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