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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

Oregon State University biomedical science doctorates earn $57k in their first year. Earnings hit $105k 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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,824 total interest

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