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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

Graduates of East Carolina University's master's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $48,710 one year after graduating, rising to $85,664 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $70,135 for this field, ranking 101st 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
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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