Bachelor's+16% vs national median571 grads tracked
Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Salem State University
Ranked 15th of 410 bachelor's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$43,865
middle 50%: $32,259 – $55,766
Median · 5 years out
$71,587
middle 50%: $52,307 – $92,489
Median · 10 years out
$87,123
middle 50%: $60,908 – $118,289
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
Biological and Biomedical Sciences graduates from Salem State University earn a $44k median in year one. Salaries reach $72k by year five and $87k by year ten.
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
6.2 yrs
≈ $7,151 total interest
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$71,782 · 5 yrs out
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$88,072 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$87,021 · 5 yrs out
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