Master's-7% vs national median273 grads tracked
Biological and Biomedical Sciences at East Carolina University
Ranked 101st of 181 master's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$48,710
middle 50%: $37,540 – $58,005
Median · 5 years out
$65,307
middle 50%: $54,273 – $80,044
Median · 10 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $66,824 – $114,681
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
Master's degree earners in Biological Sciences at East Carolina University earn a median of $48,710 initially. Salaries rise to $85,664 by year 10.
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
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,058 total interest
Same major at other universities
Youngstown State University
$66,273 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M International University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$65,486 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$65,319 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$65,265 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$65,255 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$65,240 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$65,141 · 5 yrs out
James Madison University
$65,141 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at East Carolina University
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$186,392 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$174,657 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$140,862 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$117,100 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$114,330 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$108,520 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$105,085 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$95,481 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$92,563 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$92,552 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,598 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Bachelor's)
$89,598 · 5 yrs out
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