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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median387 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Indiana University - Bloomington

Ranked 73rd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$58,238
middle 50%: $48,456 – $73,157
Median · 5 years out
$76,406
middle 50%: $60,194 – $117,767
Median · 10 years out
$105,449
middle 50%: $76,285 – $138,999

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Indiana University - Bloomington's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $58,238 one year after graduating, rising to $105,449 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 73rd of 99 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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,844 total interest

Same major at other universities

SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$79,535 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$79,041 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$76,644 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$75,729 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport
$75,586 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
$74,729 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Dallas
$74,586 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$74,515 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$74,301 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana University - Bloomington

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$185,244 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$162,623 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$154,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$150,773 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$132,457 · 5 yrs out
Optometry (Doctorate)
$120,596 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$119,345 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$109,526 · 5 yrs out
Library Science (Doctorate)
$109,070 · 5 yrs out

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