# Hamline University: Human Biology (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 173665, CIP 30.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hamline-university/majors/human-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,612
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,483 (U.S. median for this major: $69,751 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $16,500)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$21,268

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,483 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,371 | $64,404 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,001 | $75,424 | 7.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,767 | $70,254 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,015 | $88,053 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,196 | $113,951 | 11.1 years |

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

## Human Biology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamline University | $48,483 | $25,500 | $20,744 | 61% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $143,290 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $136,450 MN, $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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