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Doctoral (Research)-5% vs national median108 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University

Ranked 70th of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$59,253
middle 50%: $41,244 – $72,014
Median · 5 years out
$78,843
middle 50%: $56,749 – $129,828
Median · 10 years out
$136,460
middle 50%: $84,761 – $308,991

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $59,253 one year after graduating, rising to $136,460 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 70th of 99 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?

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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
5.2 yrs
≈ $5,700 total interest

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