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Doctoral (Research)-3% vs national median393 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Oregon State University

Ranked 59th of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,769
middle 50%: $48,582 – $69,617
Median · 5 years out
$80,239
middle 50%: $58,238 – $104,510
Median · 10 years out
$105,162
middle 50%: $79,517 – $133,770

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 Oregon State University's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $56,769 one year after graduating, rising to $105,162 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 59th 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?

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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,824 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Texas at Arlington
$81,941 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$81,614 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$80,959 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
$80,834 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$80,710 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$80,415 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$80,205 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$80,129 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$80,055 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$80,049 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$80,022 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$79,787 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Oregon State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$171,456 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,445 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,207 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$123,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$116,256 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,634 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,381 · 5 yrs out

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