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Master's-21% vs national median98 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at University of Montana (The)

Ranked 174th of 181 master's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,751
middle 50%: $34,513 – $59,307
Median · 5 years out
$55,181
middle 50%: $39,998 – $79,157
Median · 10 years out
$67,570
middle 50%: $52,165 – $85,664

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 University of Montana (The)'s master's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $45,751 one year after graduating, rising to $67,570 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $70,135 for this field, ranking 174th 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,060 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeastern Louisiana University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Missouri State University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$56,069 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Sul Ross State University
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$50,802 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Montana (The)

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,760 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$124,775 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$101,945 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$99,674 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,112 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$94,300 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$90,230 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$87,484 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$87,447 · 5 yrs out

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