Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 26.11. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 413 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 12 | 37 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 99 | 757 | $62,548 | $86,713 | $16,086 6 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 150 | 2,052 | $82,309 | $110,121 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 91 | 599 | $123,147 | $153,586 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 52 | 192 | $77,870 | $117,834 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego CA · Public · 30 graduates measured | $90,963 | $123,320 | $19,069 |
| University of California-Los Angeles CA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $76,583 | Data unavailable | $8,160 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz CA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $74,517 | Data unavailable | $16,922 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA · Public · 23 graduates measured | $58,376 | Data unavailable | $20,500 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University VA · Public · 32 graduates measured | $56,975 | Data unavailable | $15,250 |
| Brigham Young University UT · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $56,911 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology NY · Public · 34 graduates measured | $49,953 | $51,054 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $120,402 | $166,264 | Data unavailable |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI · Public · 31 graduates measured | $97,514 | $106,809 | Data unavailable |
| Boston University MA · Private, nonprofit · 53 graduates measured | $94,361 | $104,263 | Data unavailable |
| Northeastern University MA · Private, nonprofit · 37 graduates measured | $91,279 | $111,725 | Data unavailable |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs MA · Private, nonprofit · 37 graduates measured | $91,279 | $111,725 | Data unavailable |
| Oregon Health & Science University OR · Public · 21 graduates measured | $87,623 | $95,840 | Data unavailable |
| New York University NY · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $87,559 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Emory University GA · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $87,094 | $120,576 | Data unavailable |
| Harvard University MA · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $86,559 | $155,888 | Data unavailable |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 21 graduates measured | $86,544 | $139,772 | Data unavailable |
| University of Chicago IL · Private, nonprofit · 37 graduates measured | $86,010 | $126,821 | Data unavailable |
| George Washington University DC · Private, nonprofit · 27 graduates measured | $80,787 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 63 graduates measured | $74,562 | $94,431 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 63 graduates measured | $74,562 | $94,431 | Data unavailable |
| Grand Valley State University MI · Public · 24 graduates measured | $73,625 | $108,615 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill NC · Public · 22 graduates measured | $136,705 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $90,552 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information research scientists | $140,300 | +21.8% | Master's degree |
| Computer occupations, all other | $116,580 | +5.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematicians | $126,710 | +0.6% | Master's degree |
| Statisticians | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's degree |
| Data scientists | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science occupations, all other | $81,490 | +7.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $98,920 | +4.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Biological technicians | $57,510 | +7.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary | $79,940 | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $84,620 | +7.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (5)
- 26.1101 Biometry/Biometrics
- 26.1102 Biostatistics
- 26.1103 Bioinformatics
- 26.1104 Computational Biology
- 26.1199 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other