WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Research)0% vs national median385 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Purdue University

Ranked 42nd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$57,880
middle 50%: $48,918 – $74,621
Median · 5 years out
$83,105
middle 50%: $65,482 – $112,679
Median · 10 years out
$100,721
middle 50%: $78,843 – $134,767

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 Purdue University's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $57,880 one year after graduating, rising to $100,721 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 42nd 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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,669 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
$85,430 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$84,853 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
$84,323 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$83,042 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$83,018 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$82,929 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$82,614 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$82,432 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$82,300 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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