Programme outcomes · United States
Biology, General (Doctoral Degree) at Northwestern University
Graduates of the Biology, General (Doctoral Degree) programme at Northwestern University who received federal financial aid had median earnings of $86,946 1 year(s) after completing (College Scorecard, field of study).
Median earnings · 1 yr after
$86,946
Completers (latest count)
22
College Scorecard figures cover students who received federal financial aid; earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled. Small programmes are suppressed by the Department of Education and not shown.
Same subject at other universities
Median earnings 1 year(s) after completing, same field and credential.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Median $106,354
Johns Hopkins University
Median $96,695
University of California-San Diego
Median $80,294
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Median $78,055
Harvard University
Median $74,161
Emory University
Median $63,921
Texas A&M University
Median $57,448
University of Missouri-Columbia
Median $55,811
Careers this field leads to
From the NCES CIP 2020 ↔ BLS SOC 2018 crosswalk.
- Natural sciences managers
- Biological Scientists, All Other
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Life scientists, all other
- Agricultural technicians
- Food science technicians
- Biological technicians
- Forensic science technicians
- Biological science teachers, postsecondary
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard — Most Recent Cohorts, Field of Study · as of 2026-06-10