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Bachelor's-1% vs national median512 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University

Ranked 150th of 410 bachelor's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,896
middle 50%: $19,560 – $36,827
Median · 5 years out
$61,350
middle 50%: $43,977 – $77,441
Median · 10 years out
$100,270
middle 50%: $62,196 – $175,409

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Marshall University's bachelor's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $26,896 one year after graduating, rising to $100,270 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $61,756 for this field, ranking 150th of 410 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $9,491 total interest

Same major at other universities

Marymount University
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Presbyterian College
$61,756 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$61,649 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$61,647 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$61,602 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$61,312 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$61,285 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Tyler
$61,261 · 5 yrs out
Franklin College of Indiana
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$61,171 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$61,147 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Marshall University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$223,450 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$186,762 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$176,417 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$115,260 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctorate)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$105,020 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$98,849 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$95,636 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$95,012 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$91,460 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$91,460 · 5 yrs out

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