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Bachelor's0% vs national median117 grads tracked

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University

Ranked 3rd of 4 bachelor's programs in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,814
middle 50%: $26,528 – $59,600
Median · 5 years out
$65,194
middle 50%: $37,592 – $95,830
Median · 10 years out
$112,807
middle 50%: $76,015 – $147,002

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University's bachelor's program in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology earn a median $38,814 one year after graduating, rising to $112,807 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $65,194 for this field, ranking 3rd of 4 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
6.6 yrs
≈ $7,931 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$89,527 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
$60,738 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$175,347 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$157,685 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$154,279 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,472 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$131,725 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$130,026 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$128,182 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,259 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$122,217 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,500 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$105,054 · 5 yrs out

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