Doctoral (Research)-4% vs national median703 grads tracked
Biological and Biomedical Sciences at University of Texas at Austin
Ranked 63rd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$60,262
middle 50%: $50,124 – $76,285
Median · 5 years out
$80,049
middle 50%: $63,889 – $120,440
Median · 10 years out
$110,885
middle 50%: $79,183 – $152,215
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
Research doctorate holders in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn $60k in their first year. Mid-career salaries reach $111k.
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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,601 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
Oregon State University
$80,239 · 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 Alabama at Birmingham
$80,022 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$79,622 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$79,535 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$79,041 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Texas at Austin
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$215,480 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$206,592 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$182,751 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$179,117 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$179,117 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$173,536 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$167,891 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$164,408 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$160,721 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$159,387 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$156,021 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$147,611 · 5 yrs out
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