WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Research)0% vs national median270 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at West Virginia University

Ranked 43rd of 99 doctoral (research) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$57,025
middle 50%: $48,487 – $69,045
Median · 5 years out
$83,042
middle 50%: $64,100 – $100,066
Median · 10 years out
$117,144
middle 50%: $91,412 – $157,371

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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences research doctorate holders at West Virginia University earn a median of $57,025 in year one. This rises to $117,144 by year ten.

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
≈ $5,725 total interest

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