Compare 215 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,028. Top programs: $165,593+.
Biological and Physical Sciences programs produce graduates earning between $57,467 and $165,593—a $108K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 216 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of the Pacific's Biological and Physical Sciences program leads with graduates earning $165,593. But the story isn't about prestige—it's about the variation. The average across all programs is $44,950, yet Pacific outperforms many elite institutions while maintaining a 94.9% acceptance rate, proving accessibility and outcomes can coexist.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $165,593 | 83 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | Excellent |
| #2 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $104,899 | 62 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent |
| #3 | $84,867 | 47 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #4 | $76,643 | 116 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Good | |
| #5 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $72,067 | 12 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Manageable |
| #6 | $69,338 | 18 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $67,029 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $50,344 | High |
| #8 | $65,593 | 234 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $64,396 | 18 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | High |
| #10 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $64,005 | 115 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #11 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $63,005 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #12 | $61,339 | 40 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $61,234 | 87 | $14,500 | Excellent | $13,507 | Good | |
| #14 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $60,863 | 61 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #15 | $60,796 | 112 | $19,000 | Excellent | $51,114 | High | |
| #16 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $60,205 | 232 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Challenging |
| #17 | University Of RichmondPrivate | $59,003 | 55 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,512 | Challenging |
| #18 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,912 | 40 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #19 | American UniversityPrivate | $58,815 | 116 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | High |
| #20 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $57,467 | 14 | $27,000 | Good | $31,484 | Challenging |
| #21 | $56,840 | 447 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $56,723 | 33 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $56,285 | 14 | $27,000 | Good | $59,736 | High |
| #24 | $55,918 | 24 | $18,209 | Excellent | $10,259 | Manageable | |
| #25 | University Of IowaPublic | $55,833 | 135 | $22,500 | Good | $27,975 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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