Compare 5 Biophysics. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $41,065.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biophysics tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $28,960 to $57,775—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's Biophysics program leads with graduates earning $57,775, well above the $41,065 average. With 214 graduates, Madison demonstrates scale alongside quality. Milwaukee follows at $44,921 with a notably accessible 88% admission rate.
Madison achieves the best student value with just an 8% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating—loan payments barely touch graduates' budgets. Students borrow $20,484 against $57,775 earnings, creating a manageable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio.
Highest program earnings: $57,775
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
8.0% payment burden | Excellent
20.7% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,775 | 214 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $44,921 | 51 | $23,000 | Manageable | $16,149 | High | |
| #3 | $42,538 | 30 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | High | |
| #4 | $31,133 | 14 | $22,500 | High | $16,958 | High | |
| #5 | Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $28,960 | 23 | $26,000 | High | $59,814 | 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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