Compare 35 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $49,052.
With top graduates earning $104,899, Biological and Physical Sciences stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $55K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across the Northeast's 35 programs.
Yale University's Biological and Physical Sciences program leads with graduates earning $104,899, significantly above the regional average of $49,052. But Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute follows at $69,338 with a 58% acceptance rate, while Barnard College reaches $64,396—demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective programs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $104,899 | 62 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent |
| #2 | $69,338 | 18 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $64,396 | 18 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | High |
| #4 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $64,005 | 115 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #5 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $63,005 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #6 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $60,863 | 61 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #7 | $60,796 | 112 | $19,000 | Excellent | $51,114 | High | |
| #8 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,912 | 40 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #9 | $56,723 | 33 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $56,285 | 14 | $27,000 | Good | $59,736 | High |
| #11 | $55,472 | 189 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $55,008 | 210 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #13 | $52,194 | 68 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #14 | $52,181 | 136 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #15 | $49,959 | 53 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #16 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $49,683 | 61 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #17 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $48,963 | 34 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #18 | $47,887 | 38 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | High | |
| #19 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $47,129 | 84 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #20 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $46,631 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,546 | High |
| #21 | $46,113 | 280 | $22,763 | Manageable | $26,243 | High | |
| #22 | $42,660 | 36 | $26,000 | Manageable | $27,431 | High | |
| #23 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $39,867 | 25 | $23,577 | Challenging | $36,515 | High |
| #24 | Bard CollegePrivate | $39,296 | 82 | $24,254 | Challenging | $29,734 | High |
| #25 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $39,183 | 17 | $23,000 | Challenging | $69,996 | High |
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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