Field of study · CIP 30.27
Human Biology
Offered at 41 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 32 | $35,600 | $82,464 | $16,390 |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | RI | $29,431 | $96,210 | $12,500 |
| 2 | Stanford University | CA | $52,843 | $94,849 | $12,000 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles | CA | $36,098 | $94,599 | $13,500 |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College | NY | $35,103 | $89,642 | $8,280 |
| 5 | University of Southern California | CA | $30,461 | $82,464 | $15,500 |
| 6 | University of Kansas | KS | $31,592 | $69,377 | $19,500 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | WI | $37,323 | $58,258 | $22,250 |
| 8 | Hamline University | MN | $42,669 | $55,344 | $21,000 |
| 9 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | MN | — | $52,132 | $26,000 |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $44,482 | — | $16,390 |
| 11 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $25,916 | — | $14,750 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do human biology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in human biology reports median earnings of $35,600. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
