# Daemen University: Natural Sciences (bachelor's)

Amherst, NY. IPEDS 190725, CIP 30.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/daemen-university/majors/natural-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $6,394
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,980 (U.S. median for this major: $56,124 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,527)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,856

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,980 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,773 | $46,001 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,276 | $56,689 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $17,289 | $73,824 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,863 | $80,545 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $25,356 | $108,270 | 2.6 years |

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

## Natural Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daemen University | $76,980 | $27,000 | $18,693 | 59% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $139,570 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $134,680 NY, $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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