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Master's-7% vs national median182 grads tracked

Biological and Biomedical Sciences at West Virginia University

Ranked 102nd of 181 master's programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,738
middle 50%: $27,237 – $51,458
Median · 5 years out
$65,265
middle 50%: $49,758 – $83,164
Median · 10 years out
$77,901
middle 50%: $59,105 – $113,369

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of West Virginia University's master's program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $38,738 one year after graduating, rising to $77,901 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $70,135 for this field, ranking 102nd of 181 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,012 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of New Orleans (The)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M International University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$65,486 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$65,319 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$65,307 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$65,255 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$65,240 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$65,141 · 5 yrs out
James Madison University
$65,141 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma
$64,930 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at West Virginia University

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$165,016 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$156,627 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$152,069 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$150,321 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$128,840 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,766 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,107 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,311 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,203 · 5 yrs out

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