# Human Biology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/human-biology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $69,751 across 9 colleges (middle half $60,949–$70,399); median federal debt $17,312
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Biology: median $55,839 (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% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 3% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 2% | not reported | — |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 2% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | — | $44,627 (126) |
| AZ | — | $49,544 (224) |
| CA | $69,751 (3) | $65,989 (1602) |
| CO | — | $53,625 (358) |
| CT | — | $62,968 (120) |
| FL | — | $50,762 (664) |
| GA | — | $47,369 (393) |
| IL | — | $58,884 (473) |
| IN | — | $55,860 (202) |
| KY | — | $45,343 (128) |
| LA | — | $47,730 (145) |
| MA | — | $62,968 (405) |
| MD | — | $65,628 (257) |
| MI | — | $54,572 (297) |
| MN | — | $59,662 (237) |
| MO | — | $52,473 (221) |
| NC | — | $53,625 (504) |
| NJ | — | $60,915 (447) |
| NV | — | $43,993 (100) |
| NY | — | $61,101 (840) |
| OH | — | $56,977 (304) |
| OR | — | $49,325 (173) |
| PA | — | $60,869 (522) |
| SC | — | $48,923 (210) |
| TN | — | $50,274 (221) |
| TX | — | $55,839 (900) |
| VA | — | $54,991 (403) |
| WA | — | $62,946 (333) |
| WI | — | $61,101 (244) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Stanford University (CA): $81,529
2. University of Southern California (CA): $69,751
3. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $66,496

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

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