# Russell Sage College: Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

Troy, NY. IPEDS 195128, CIP 26.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/russell-sage-college/majors/biological-and-biomedical-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,329 (U.S. median for this major: $81,617 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $70,329): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,288

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,329 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 | $6,662 | $27,381 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $41,141 | $169,090 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,326 | $87,650 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,302 | $99,881 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,526 | $109,022 | 3.1 years |

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

## Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $85,883 | $13,465 | $28,690 | 95% |
| Russell Sage College | $70,329 | $26,750 | $22,917 | 56% |
| University at Albany | $68,178 | $23,000 | $17,167 | 62% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $139,830 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 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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