Biology at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Doctoral Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Harvard University Compares for Biology
All 14 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $189,144 | $166,561 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $176,414 | $154,824 | #2 | $96,695 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $157,286 | $138,048 | #3 | $106,354 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $157,286 | $138,048 | #4 | $106,354 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA | $150,264 | $132,323 | #5 | $78,055 |
| 6 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $129,900 | $118,200 | #6 | $80,294 |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $109,910 | $117,913 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $106,501 | $93,785 | #11 | $74,161 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $105,042 | $108,740 | #8 | $63,921 |
| 10 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $101,099 | $108,461 | #9 | — |
| 11 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $96,962 | $88,229 | #12 | — |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $185,905 | — | #1 of 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $174,114 | — | #1 of 7 |
| Public Health | $143,521 | $104,766 | #2 of 10 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $125,925 | — | — |
| Education | $125,405 | $127,194 | #3 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,161 one year after graduating and $106,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for biology?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Harvard University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($92,983).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.