# Indiana University-Kokomo: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Kokomo, IN. IPEDS 151333, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-kokomo/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,561
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,018 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,472 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,018 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $2,375 | $10,355 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $9,025 | $39,349 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $10,593 | $46,185 | 1.7 years |

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

## Biological and Physical Sciences at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $102,801 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $63,018 | $25,472 | $3,968 | 46% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,320 Kokomo, IN, $61,880 IN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Kokomo, IN, $108,250 IN, $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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