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Doctoral (Research)-17% vs national median60 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University

Ranked 92nd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$60,272
middle 50%: $49,399 – $91,987
Median · 5 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $61,332 – $110,004
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Marshall University's doctoral (research) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $60,272 one year after graduating, rising to $69,154 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $83,042 for this field, ranking 92nd 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
5.6 yrs
≈ $5,957 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$73,014 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$72,966 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$72,799 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$71,140 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$71,060 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$68,920 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$68,291 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$62,605 · 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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