Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 26.99. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 288 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 | 16 | 300 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 639 | $30,481 | $41,337 | $9,750 1 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 1,461 | $39,104 | $65,681 | $26,000 16 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 86 | 1,810 | $47,190 | $77,545 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 49 | 296 | $69,180 | $101,096 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 1 | 13 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 16 | 93 | Data unavailable | $72,365 | 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.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College OK · Public · 34 graduates measured | $31,976 | $38,396 | $9,750 |
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.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus MD · Public · 25 graduates measured | $63,903 | $93,246 | $31,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public · 299 graduates measured | $44,357 | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Cornell University NY · Private, nonprofit · 160 graduates measured | $44,061 | $85,883 | $9,240 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington IN · Public · 107 graduates measured | $40,766 | $65,901 | $19,185 |
| University at Albany NY · Public · 193 graduates measured | $37,312 | $68,178 | $20,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public · 108 graduates measured | $34,867 | $60,352 | $16,750 |
| California State University-Bakersfield CA · Public · 54 graduates measured | $33,138 | $49,834 | $19,375 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus NH · Public · 20 graduates measured | $28,446 | $47,611 | $27,000 |
| University of Puerto Rico PR · Public · 20 graduates measured | $12,353 | $37,097 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 36 graduates measured | $83,364 | $91,663 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 36 graduates measured | $83,364 | $91,663 | Data unavailable |
| University of New Haven CT · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $62,352 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Florida FL · Public · 64 graduates measured | $58,759 | $80,756 | Data unavailable |
| Drexel University PA · Private, nonprofit · 38 graduates measured | $55,768 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Saint Xavier University IL · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $55,145 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Middle Tennessee State University TN · Public · 42 graduates measured | $54,553 | $77,013 | Data unavailable |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $52,383 | $97,787 | Data unavailable |
| Boston University MA · Private, nonprofit · 112 graduates measured | $49,609 | $87,544 | Data unavailable |
| Liberty University VA · Private, nonprofit · 110 graduates measured | $45,952 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of South Florida FL · Public · 163 graduates measured | $37,667 | $61,045 | Data unavailable |
| University of Miami FL · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $35,170 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Mississippi MS · Public · 65 graduates measured | $34,772 | $88,292 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln Memorial University TN · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $29,517 | $81,681 | Data unavailable |
| Barry University FL · Private, nonprofit · 81 graduates measured | $29,014 | $64,792 | 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 Florida FL · Public · 34 graduates measured | $90,530 | $108,414 | Data unavailable |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center NE · Public · 22 graduates measured | $74,558 | 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 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $98,920 | +4.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Life scientists, all other | $93,750 | +6.3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $84,620 | +7.3% | 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 (1)
- 26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other