Compare 166 Biophysics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,989. Top programs: $90,787+.
Biophysics programs produce graduates earning between $64,819 and $90,787—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 166 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation alone.
University of Notre Dame's Biophysics program leads with graduates earning $90,787, well above the $44,989 average across all programs. Northeastern follows at $84,199, while Loyola Marymount reaches $78,496—demonstrating that program-level factors drive these outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 3.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Cal State Fullerton leads with a 10.5% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $90,787
Strong outcomes ($72,151) with 86% acceptance
3.8% payment burden | Excellent
10.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $90,787 | 33 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #2 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $84,199 | 58 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #3 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $78,496 | 18 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | Challenging |
| #4 | $76,667 | 64 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #5 | $72,935 | 24 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $72,151 | 10 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging |
| #7 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $70,621 | 27 | $22,940 | Excellent | $56,559 | High |
| #8 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $70,233 | 46 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #9 | $69,887 | 10 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $69,867 | 20 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | High | |
| #11 | $69,829 | 59 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $68,227 | 51 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #13 | New York UniversityPrivate | $66,903 | 59 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #14 | $66,632 | 29 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $65,761 | 201 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $65,680 | 28 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $65,436 | 61 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Good | |
| #18 | $65,089 | 166 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $64,863 | 44 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Towson UniversityPublic | $64,819 | 39 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable |
| #21 | Albright CollegePrivate | $64,645 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $31,921 | Challenging |
| #22 | $63,773 | 43 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $63,204 | 123 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #24 | $62,572 | 24 | $21,974 | Excellent | $17,163 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $62,350 | 26 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | 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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