# Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $63,018 across 33 colleges (middle half $56,995–$69,102); median federal debt $26,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science: median $57,869 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 6% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Accountants And Auditors | 2% | $83,680 | 5% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 1% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $71,068 (246) |
| FL | — | $48,881 (174) |
| IL | — | $62,049 (128) |
| MI | — | $62,968 (110) |
| NJ | — | $61,101 (113) |
| NY | $67,310 (4) | $58,657 (263) |
| PA | $69,102 (13) | $61,101 (122) |
| TX | — | $57,721 (315) |
| WA | $55,612 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $61,395
2. New College of Florida (FL): $41,759

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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