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Bachelor's-19% vs national median277 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Dalton State College

Ranked 375th of 410 bachelor's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,030
middle 50%: $22,954 – $39,292
Median · 5 years out
$49,731
middle 50%: $37,950 – $61,468
Median · 10 years out
$60,696
middle 50%: $43,497 – $102,529

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Dalton State College's bachelor's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $30,030 one year after graduating, rising to $60,696 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $61,756 for this field, ranking 375th of 410 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,719 total interest

Same major at other universities

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$50,162 · 5 yrs out
Central State University
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$49,927 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Union University
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$49,807 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$49,703 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$49,680 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
Southern Wesleyan University
$49,494 · 5 yrs out
Francis Marion University
$49,390 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$49,308 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Dalton State College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$82,718 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,533 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,743 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$65,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,372 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,357 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,029 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$58,625 · 5 yrs out

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