Compare 12 Human Biology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,875. Top programs: $73,339+.
With top graduates earning $73,339, Human Biology stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $30K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
At the top, UCLA produces Human Biology graduates earning $73,339, followed by Stanford at $69,843 and USC at $60,367. The average across all 12 programs is $43,875, demonstrating how elite institutions can excel in specialized fields while regional programs offer competitive alternatives.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Stanford graduates borrow $12,000 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, UCLA leads with an 11.9% family burden, still in the 'Good' tier—proof that top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $73,339
Strong outcomes ($49,275) with 88% acceptance
3.5% payment burden | Excellent
11.9% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $73,339 | 128 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #2 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | $69,843 | 142 | $12,000 | Excellent | $38,333 | Manageable |
| #3 | $60,367 | 194 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $59,566 | 41 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #5 | $49,275 | 97 | $18,500 | Good | $13,480 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $47,720 | 20 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #7 | $42,307 | 19 | $20,000 | Manageable | $17,205 | High | |
| #8 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $31,891 | 307 | $11,000 | Manageable | $20,252 | High |
| #9 | $31,488 | 208 | $14,615 | Challenging | $24,883 | High | |
| #10 | University Of KansasPublic | $28,598 | 62 | $21,000 | High | $32,347 | High |
| #11 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $19,916 | 32 | $10,250 | High | $29,048 | High |
| #12 | $12,187 | 62 | $15,000 | High | $22,665 | 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 →
