Compare 9 Biophysics. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $53,352.
The highest-earning Biophysics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $63K earnings gap across 9 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Northeastern University's Biophysics program leads with graduates earning $84,199, well above the $53,352 average. Worcester Polytechnic Institute follows at $69,867, while UMass Amherst delivers $65,089—demonstrating that program strength varies independently of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northeastern graduates borrow $24,250 and face just a 5.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. UMass Amherst offers similar affordability at 7.3% burden, proving top programs can also be financially smart choices.
Highest program earnings: $84,199
Strong outcomes ($69,867) with 59% acceptance
5.4% payment burden | Excellent
14.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $84,199 | 58 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #2 | $69,867 | 20 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | High | |
| #3 | $65,089 | 166 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $63,204 | 123 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | $62,572 | 24 | $21,974 | Excellent | $17,163 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Boston CollegePrivate | $44,862 | 47 | $19,000 | Good | $45,000 | High |
| #7 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 28 | $25,648 | Challenging | $35,451 | High |
| #8 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $32,119 | 20 | $25,000 | High | $46,544 | High |
| #9 | $21,052 | 7 | $26,000 | High | $58,410 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
