Compare 12 Human Biology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $56,780. Top programs: $83,420+.
With top graduates earning $83,420, Human Biology stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $26K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 12 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, CUNY Hunter College's Human Biology program delivers $83,420 in median earnings—outpacing Stanford's $81,529 despite admitting 54% of applicants versus Stanford's 4%. The field average sits at $56,780, but the University of Kansas (ranked #3) hits $70,399 with a 93% acceptance rate. Accessible doesn't mean average here.
CUNY Hunter College doesn't just lead on earnings—it dominates on debt burden. Graduates borrow $11,000 in student loans and face just a 2.5% payment burden, an 'Excellent' GPS rating meaning loan payments barely register against post-grad income. Even including parent loans, the family burden holds at 7.7%—still 'Excellent.' [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $83,420 | 442 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Excellent |
| #2 | Stanford UniversityPrivate | $81,529 | 114 | $12,000 | Excellent | $38,333 | Manageable |
| #3 | University Of KansasPublic | $70,399 | 82 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Manageable |
| #4 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $69,802 | 35 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #5 | $69,751 | 261 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $66,496 | 180 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $60,949 | 216 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $56,117 | 93 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,480 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $48,483 | 11 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #10 | $42,307 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
| #11 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $19,916 | 28 | — | — | — | — |
| #12 | $12,187 | 106 | — | — | — | — |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
