Human Biology
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Human Biology by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College NY · Public | $83,420 |
| 2 | Stanford University CA · Private | $81,529 |
| 3 | University of Kansas KS · Public | $70,399 |
| 4 | Brown University RI · Private | $69,802 |
| 5 | University of Southern California CA · Private | $69,751 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles CA · Public | $66,496 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus WA · Public | $60,949 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay WI · Public | $56,117 |
| 9 | Hamline University MN · Private | $48,483 |
Is Human Biology Worth It?
Proceed With a Plan
Be honest with yourself about the money on Human Biology. At an average $34,851 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 11 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is University of Kansas, where graduates pull $70,399 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.