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Master's-1% vs national median233 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Purdue University

Ranked 75th of 181 master's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$50,881
middle 50%: $36,785 – $71,972
Median · 5 years out
$69,644
middle 50%: $51,694 – $96,135
Median · 10 years out
$75,586
middle 50%: $56,235 – $118,541

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Purdue University's master's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $50,881 one year after graduating, rising to $75,586 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $70,135 for this field, ranking 75th of 181 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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

Paid off in
5.9 yrs
≈ $6,665 total interest

Same major at other universities

Purdue University Northwest
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$70,135 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$70,135 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$69,841 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$69,786 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$68,928 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$68,911 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$68,867 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$68,363 · 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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