Biological Sciences programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $13,702 to $95,564 ten years after enrollment. Across 833 programs, the variation in program outcomes demonstrates why selecting the right science degree matters significantly for long-term earning potential in STEM programs.
Leading the list is University Of Detroit Mercy, achieving the highest program earnings at $95,564. Dominican University Of California follows closely at $91,956, while Seton Hall University rounds out the top three at $81,601. These top-performing life sciences programs demonstrate exceptional graduate outcomes that position them above the national median earnings benchmark.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Rafael, CA | $91,956 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $45,630 | 95.6% | 76.3% | |
| #2 | University Of Detroit MercyPrivate | Detroit, MI | $90,126 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $12,616 | 80.1% | 68.1% |
| #3 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | Columbus, OH | $83,827 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $14,348 | 85.3% | 47.9% |
| #4 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $81,601 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $17,681 | 78.9% | 71.5% |
| #5 | Furman UniversityPrivate | Greenville, SC | $80,090 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $16,190 | 52.6% | 81.5% |
| #6 | Yeshiva UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $77,314 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $27,089 | 63.7% | 83.7% |
| #7 | Marist CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $74,782 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $25,331 | 64.7% | 79.8% |
| #8 | Providence CollegePrivate | Providence, RI | $74,656 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $26,070 | 48.7% | 87.8% |
| #9 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | Peoria, IL | $74,054 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $17,762 | 76.7% | 72.1% |
| #10 | Endicott CollegePrivate | Beverly, MA | $73,642 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $29,799 | 72.3% | 75.4% |
| #11 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | Irvine, CA | $73,258 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $23,532 | 59.9% | 62.5% |
| #12 | University Of The PacificPrivate | Stockton, CA | $72,783 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $17,716 | 94.9% | 67.8% |
| #13 | San Jose, CA | $71,804 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $9,743 | 80.2% | 64.6% | |
| #14 | Morehouse CollegePrivate | Atlanta, GA | $71,611 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $32,679 | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| #15 | Worcester, MA | $71,237 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $23,870 | 58.5% | 88.4% | |
| #16 | Cambridge, MA | $70,539 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | -$4,129 | 4.7% | 96.1% | |
| #17 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $70,124 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $262 | 54.0% | 61.0% |
| #18 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | Newport, RI | $70,070 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $27,575 | 69.9% | 74.9% |
| #19 | Old Westbury, NY | $69,849 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $16,548 | 78.1% | 56.0% | |
| #20 | University Of La VernePrivate | La Verne, CA | $69,780 Median Biological Sciences Earnings | $26,754 | 48.5% | 65.5% |
