# Christian Brothers University: Natural Sciences (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 219833, CIP 30.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/christian-brothers-university/majors/natural-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,145
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,429 (U.S. median for this major: $56,124 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,527)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,695

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,429 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,466 | $41,082 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $11,657 | $50,591 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $10,023 | $43,500 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $12,839 | $55,721 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $5,843 | $25,359 | 13.3 years |

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

## Natural Sciences at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers University | $36,429 | $27,000 | $9,854 | 55% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $155,420 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $124,530 TN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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