Compare 9 Natural Sciences. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $46,321. Top programs: $69,242+.
The highest-earning Natural Sciences program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $48K earnings gap across 9 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Harvard's Natural Sciences program leads with graduates earning $69,242, well above the $46,321 average. But Loyola Marymount follows closely at $65,822, while Daemen University delivers $60,810—proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to Ivy League schools.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Harvard graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 4.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $69,242 | 29 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $65,822 | 46 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | High |
| #3 | Daemen UniversityPrivate | $60,810 | 105 | $22,091 | Excellent | $19,290 | Manageable |
| #4 | Temple UniversityPublic | $50,706 | 14 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #5 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $47,987 | 22 | $24,411 | Manageable | $19,865 | High |
| #6 | $39,870 | 26 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $37,591 | 15 | $27,000 | Challenging | $13,773 | High | |
| #8 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $24,035 | 71 | $21,250 | High | $27,283 | High |
| #9 | $20,824 | 28 | $27,000 | High | $20,923 | 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 →
