# George Washington University: Biology (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,354
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,444 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,816 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in DC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (3 colleges, $70,444): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,448

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,444 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 7.0 years |

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

## Biology at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $77,132 | $17,500 | $40,815 | 95% |
| George Washington University | $70,444 | $24,816 | $36,586 | 84% |
| Howard University | $60,923 | $26,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $63,510 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $64,770 DC, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,300 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $82,750 DC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $169,060 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $156,730 DC, $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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