Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 176 graduates a year
Cornell University graduates in biological and biomedical sciences earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornell University Compares for Biological and Biomedical Sciences
All 17 colleges reporting biological and biomedical sciences 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 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $93,246 | $81,834 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $89,140 | $78,497 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $85,883 | $81,743 | #9 | $38,841 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #1 | $35,324 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #2 | $35,324 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #3 | $35,324 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #4 | $35,324 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #5 | $35,324 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Mckeesport, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #6 | $35,324 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #7 | $35,324 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University biological and biomedical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,841 one year after graduating and $85,883 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for biological and biomedical sciences?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for biological and biomedical sciences graduates, Cornell University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and biomedical sciences at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for biological and biomedical sciences ($65,681), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,210.
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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.