Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Human Biology Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
An interdisciplinary program that focuses on understanding the human being from the biological, social science, and humanities perspectives and that addresses contemporary issues related to biology and society, such as global health and disease, environmental policy, bioethics, and biotechnology.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $74,543
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 8.54%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $35,644/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $29,163/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $26,605/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $21,708/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $31,391/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $25,655/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $74,543
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is New York ($115,944) in the Rochester, NY metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaFairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($94,454).
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$91,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaDothan, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($72,910).
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$61,366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasPine Bluff, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($92,070).
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$66,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaTucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($100,313).
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$88,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($144,205).
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$106,032 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoFort Collins, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($112,825).
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$88,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutNew Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($119,950).
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$103,258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaPalm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($93,339).
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$78,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($98,760).
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$85,054 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiHawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($98,068).
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$92,636 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaSoutheast Iowa nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($121,430).
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$84,960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoNorthwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($72,581).
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$67,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisPeoria, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($85,180).
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$83,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaElkhart-Goshen, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($64,153).
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$56,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($83,988).
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$77,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($85,037).
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$66,976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaNew Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($83,898).
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$78,542 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($165,880).
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$104,031 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandSalisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($115,580).
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$105,706 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($90,547).
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$78,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($97,301).
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$79,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($96,247).
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$82,840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($127,060).
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$82,055 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiNortheast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($84,496).
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$76,467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaSouthwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($78,838).
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$70,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaWinston-Salem, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($132,050).
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$101,605 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaWest North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($76,800).
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$76,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($80,807).
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$72,699 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshireWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($73,146).
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$65,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($106,229).
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$89,187 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoEastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($81,143).
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$75,751 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($120,110).
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$81,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkRochester, NY metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($135,486).
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$115,944 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioDayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($111,943).
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$92,651 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaNorthwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($92,074).
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$90,277 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonSalem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($107,890).
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$91,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($126,854).
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$95,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoSan Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($67,828).
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$55,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaGreenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($86,000).
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$72,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaWest South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($67,170).
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$63,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeMemphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($90,893).
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$74,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasMidland, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($113,560).
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$89,487 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahOgden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($90,925).
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$78,051 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaRichmond, VA metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($101,285).
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$92,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontNorthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($71,680).
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$67,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonKennewick-Richland, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($135,530).
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$101,752 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMadison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($102,515).
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$88,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaMorgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($105,470).
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$79,939 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingEastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($72,886).
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$68,256 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $88,928
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Massachusetts ($139,661) in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($101,378) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$99,864 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Dothan, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($72,910) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($88,290) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,690 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($109,845) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$97,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($152,505) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($120,268) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$94,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($130,828) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$117,663 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($96,525) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,452 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($105,924) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$95,466 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($98,068) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,489 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($144,200) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$107,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($73,848) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Peoria, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($85,180) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($74,940) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,057 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($91,950) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($94,983) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($92,122) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$79,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($193,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$139,661 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($115,580) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$106,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($102,395) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($106,975) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($111,010) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$102,102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($127,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$90,629 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($97,094) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,804 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($86,476) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Winston-Salem, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($132,050) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$116,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($76,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($83,538) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$80,169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,657) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,605 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($122,424) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$102,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($84,760) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$80,110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($120,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$91,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)Rochester, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($149,410) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$135,793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($134,920) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$113,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($98,724) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$98,459 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($109,402) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$96,358 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($136,108) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$99,243 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($77,207) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$77,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($86,000) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,317 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($65,010) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($102,640) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,318 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($118,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$99,891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($99,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($106,943) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$94,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($77,320) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($135,530) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$108,472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($109,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$97,131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($118,610) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$104,996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($78,207) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,399 |
Master's
Average Salary Median: $75,790
The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is Ohio ($95,725) in the Dayton, OH metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($88,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$88,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)Mobile, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($76,100) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$63,185 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($68,770) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$67,890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($83,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$80,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($124,590) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$87,377 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($74,690) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$71,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($94,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$94,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($88,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$71,407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($80,850) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$66,065 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($80,030) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$71,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($76,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$71,977 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($85,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($59,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$59,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($66,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$58,955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($70,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$69,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($81,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($71,200) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$64,368 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($94,270) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$74,175 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($77,770) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$73,275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($77,670) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$72,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($86,030) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($74,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$70,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($89,160) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($76,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$76,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($84,660) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$80,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($82,140) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($93,870) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($70,850) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$70,630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($72,540) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$62,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($95,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$90,785 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($109,750) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$95,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($76,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$76,085 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($92,370) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$71,203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)State College, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($71,970) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$70,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($52,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$52,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($70,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$66,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($81,060) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$72,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($94,600) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$80,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($81,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($98,290) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$89,987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($63,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$63,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Master's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($83,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($81,570) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$74,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($68,780) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$68,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($69,590) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$69,590 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $61,600
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is Virginia ($82,230) in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area.
| Alaska | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Dothan, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($72,910) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)Pine Bluff, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($92,070) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($59,520) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($87,220) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$75,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($48,600) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($94,770) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$76,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($78,870) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Idaho | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($74,940) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($60,100) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($64,000) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($84,340) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,696 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($71,200) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,368 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Midland, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($86,060) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($76,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$65,646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($66,860) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)Great Falls, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($59,210) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$54,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($66,160) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$55,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,270) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,412 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($93,870) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$77,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($51,520) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$50,470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($69,440) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($80,330) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($59,740) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)Mayaguez, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($41,530) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)Johnson City, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($68,540) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($89,780) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$74,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($64,450) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$53,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($82,230) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$82,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vermont | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($66,050) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | N/A |
Doctorate
Average Salary Median: $71,856
The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is California ($121,366) in the San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)Tuscaloosa, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($73,890) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$65,106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($62,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$62,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($106,370) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$106,370 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($150,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$121,366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($76,910) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$64,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($116,450) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$116,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)Jacksonville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($100,540) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($76,250) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($77,450) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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| Idaho | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Doctorate)West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($69,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($56,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($64,870) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$61,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Doctorate)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($69,310) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($101,570) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)Maryland nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($99,620) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($76,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($98,480) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$81,064 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Doctorate)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($78,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$74,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($66,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($56,560) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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| Montana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($90,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$65,691 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Doctorate)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($74,090) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$56,627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($103,350) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($127,940) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($96,030) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Doctorate)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($65,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Doctorate)Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($120,940) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($97,110) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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| Puerto Rico | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Doctorate)Knoxville, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($98,500) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($99,970) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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| Utah | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($74,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Doctorate)Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($87,440) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Doctorate)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($81,950) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($75,880) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,640 |
10 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $88,928. For a master's degree, the average salary median is $75,790. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $61,600. For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $71,856.
Natural Sciences Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Salary Ratio: 0.73
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Agricultural Research Director
- Agriculture Research Director
- Analytical Services Manager
- Chemical Engineer Supervisor
- Chemical Plant Technical Director
- Chemical Process Exploration Manager
- Clinical Project Manager
- Clinical Trials Manager
- Environmental Program Manager
- Environmental Research Project Manager
- Geochemical Manager
- Geological Manager
- Geophysical Manager
- Gravity Manager
- Lab Director (Laboratory Director)
- Lab Manager (Laboratory Manager)
- Natural Resources Manager
- Natural Sciences Manager
- Ocean Program Administrator
- Quarrying Manager
- Research Administrator
- Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
- Research Coordinator
- Research Development Director
- Research Development Manager
- Research Director
- Research Manager
- Research Project Coordinator
- Water Team Leader
- Wild Life Manager
- US Salary Median: $112,701
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Clinical Research Coordinators
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
Salary Ratio: 0.73
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Coordinator
- Clinical Data Coordinator
- Clinical Manager
- Clinical Program Coordinator
- Clinical Program Manager
- Clinical Project Manager
- Clinical Research Administrator
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Research Director
- Clinical Research Manager
- Clinical Research Monitor
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
- Clinical Study Manager
- Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Clinical Trials Manager
- Research Coordinator
- US Salary Median: $112,701
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Water Resource Specialists
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Salary Ratio: 0.73
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Community Resource Consultant
- Environmental Resource Specialist
- Hydrotechnical Specialist
- Hydrotechnician
- Power Supply Engineer
- Resource Specialist
- Water Quality Specialist
- Water Resource Agent
- Water Resource Consultant
- Water Resource Engineering Specialist
- Water Resource Specialist
- Water Resources Planner
- Water Restoration Technician
- Water Rights Specialist
- US Salary Median: $112,701
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Bioinformatics Scientists
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
Salary Ratio: 0.57
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Bioinformatician
- Bioinformaticist
- Bioinformatics Analyst
- Bioinformatics Associate
- Bioinformatics Computer Scientist
- Bioinformatics Consultant
- Bioinformatics Data Analyst
- Bioinformatics Developer
- Bioinformatics Engineer
- Bioinformatics Research Specialist
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Bioinformatics Support Specialist
- Computational Biologist
- Data Analyst
- Drug Discovery Informatics Specialist
- Genetics Bioinformatics Analyst
- Genomics Specialist
- Laboratory Bioinformatics Analyst
- Microarray Analyst
- Microarray Specialist
- Molecular Modeler
- Oncology Bioinformatics Analyst
- Programmer Analyst
- Research Associate
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Database Curator
- Scientist
- Statistical Genetic Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- US Salary Median: $76,364
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Salary Ratio: 0.57
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Biologist
- Biology Researcher
- Cell Biologist
- Cell Biology Scientist
- Cellular Biologist
- DNA Sequencing Associate
- Molecular Biologist
- Molecular Biology Researcher
- Molecular Biology Scientist
- Molecular Biology Specialist
- Molecular Research Biologist
- Molecular Research Scientist
- Purification Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Research Technician
- Structural Biologist
- Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist
- Synthetic Biology Researcher
- US Salary Median: $76,364
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: 1 year
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Geneticists
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Salary Ratio: 0.38
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Academic Pediatric Geneticist
- Behavioral Geneticist
- Cardiovascular Geneticist
- Clinical Biochemical Geneticist
- Clinical Cytogeneticist
- Clinical Geneticist
- Clinical Molecular Geneticist
- Computational Geneticist
- Crop Quantitative Geneticist
- Genetic Scientist
- Geneticist
- Genomics Scientist
- Laboratory Geneticist (Lab Geneticist)
- Medical Geneticist
- Molecular Geneticist
- Pediatric Clinical Geneticist
- Pediatric Geneticist
- Pediatric Medical Geneticist
- Pharmacogeneticist
- Plants Geneticist
- Population Geneticist
- Proteomics Scientist
- Research Geneticist
- Research Scientist
- Scientist
- Statistical Geneticist
- Swine Genetics Researcher
- US Salary Median: $76,364
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Biologists
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Salary Ratio: 0.38
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Aquatic Biologist
- Aquatic Scientist
- Biological Scientist
- Biologist
- Biology Scientist
- Botanist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Researcher
- Dolphin Researcher
- Endangered Species Specialist
- Entomologist
- Horticulturist
- Marine Biologist
- Marine Scientist
- Molecular Biology Scientist
- Mycologist
- Nematologist
- Neurobiologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Ocean Biologist
- Physiologist
- Rare Species Specialist
- Research Biologist
- Research Scientist
- Scientist
- US Salary Median: $76,364
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
Salary Ratio: 4.35
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- American Indian Policy Specialist
- Anthropologist
- Applied Anthropologist
- Applied Cultural Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Archeologist
- Curator
- Egyptologist
- Ethnoarchaeologist
- Ethnologist
- Field Archaeologist
- Forensic Anthropologist
- Medical Anthropologist
- Physical Anthropologist
- Political Anthropologist
- Project Archaeologist
- Research Anthropologist
- Research Archaeologist
- Researcher
- Scientist
- US Salary Median: $63,991
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Transportation Planners
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Salary Ratio: 0.51
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Planner
- Traffic Analyst
- Transit Planner
- Transportation Analyst
- Transportation Consultant
- Transportation Management Consultant
- Transportation Modeler
- Transportation Planner
- US Salary Median: $76,789
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary Ratio: 0.19
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adjunct Biology Instructor
- Adjunct Instructor
- Algology Teacher
- Anatomy Instructor
- Anatomy Professor
- Apiculture Teacher
- Arboriculture Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Bacteriology Professor
- Bacteriology Teacher
- Biochemistry Professor
- Biochemistry Teacher
- Biological Sciences Instructor
- Biological Sciences Professor
- Biology Adjunct Instructor
- Biology Assistant Professor
- Biology Faculty Member
- Biology Instructor
- Biology Lecturer
- Biology Professor
- Biology Teacher
- Biophysics Teacher
- Botany Professor
- Botany Teacher
- Cardiology Teacher
- College Faculty Member
- College Professor
- Cytology Teacher
- Ecology Teacher
- Embryology Professor
- Embryology Teacher
- Endocrinology Teacher
- Entomology Teacher
- Etiology Teacher
- Faculty Member
- Genetics Teacher
- Helminthology Teacher
- Herpetology Teacher
- Human Anatomy Teacher
- Ichthyology Teacher
- Instructor
- Lab Instructor
- Lecturer
- Life Sciences Teacher
- Limnology Teacher
- Mammalogy Teacher
- Microbiology Instructor
- Microbiology Professor
- Microbiology Teacher
- Morphology Teacher
- Mycology Teacher
- Nematology Teacher
- Ornithology Teacher
- Osteology Teacher
- Parasitology Teacher
- Physiology Instructor
- Phytopathology Teacher
- Plant Anatomy Teacher
- Plant Physiology Teacher
- Plant Taxonomy Teacher
- Professor
- Protozoology Teacher
- Science Instructor
- Science Professor
- Taxonomy Teacher
- University Faculty Member
- Zoology Professor
- Zoology Teacher
- US Salary Median: $75,221
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Average Education Costs
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $29,163 per year (or $35,644 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $116,652 to earn a bachelor's (or $142,576 if you're out-of-state).
Master's
The average cost for a graduate degree is $21,708 per year (or $26,605 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $43,416 to earn a master's (or $53,210 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($116,652 if you're in-state, $142,576 if you're out-of-state).
Doctorate
The average cost for a graduate degree is $21,708 per year (or $26,605 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $86,832 to earn a doctorate (or $106,420 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($116,652 if you're in-state, $142,576 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($43,416 if you're in-state, $53,210 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Human Biology Degrees
695 Park Ave - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $15,332/year
In-state cost: $7,382/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
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Out-of-state cost: $15,360/year
In-state cost: $7,410/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
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Out-of-state cost: $16,091/year
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Degrees: Bachelor's
7000 Mercy Rd. - Omaha, NE
Out-of-state cost: $21,370/year
In-state cost: $21,370/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
915 E. Market Ave. - Searcy, AR
Out-of-state cost: $21,540/year
In-state cost: $21,540/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
020 Chubb Hall - Athens, OH
Out-of-state cost: $22,406/year
In-state cost: $12,612/year
Degrees: Certificate
33701 State Road 52 - Saint Leo, FL
Out-of-state cost: $24,640/year
In-state cost: $24,640/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
14500 Juanita Drive NE - Kenmore, WA
Out-of-state cost: $26,895/year
In-state cost: $26,895/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1400 Washington Avenue - Albany, NY
Out-of-state cost: $27,750/year
In-state cost: $10,160/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230 - Lawrence, KS
Out-of-state cost: $28,034/year
In-state cost: $11,166/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1 Pharmacy Place - Saint Louis, MO
Out-of-state cost: $30,147/year
In-state cost: $30,147/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
615 Dearborn Street - Baldwin City, KS
Out-of-state cost: $30,670/year
In-state cost: $30,670/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
4100 S 4th St - Leavenworth, KS
Out-of-state cost: $30,800/year
In-state cost: $30,800/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
420 University Blvd - Indianapolis, IN
Out-of-state cost: $31,626/year
In-state cost: $9,944/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate
100 N East Ave - Waukesha, WI
Out-of-state cost: $34,010/year
In-state cost: $34,010/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
3261 W. State Road - Saint Bonaventure, NY
Out-of-state cost: $36,515/year
In-state cost: $36,515/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1000 State Street - Springfield, MA
Out-of-state cost: $38,220/year
In-state cost: $38,220/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1400 Townsend Drive - Houghton, MI
Out-of-state cost: $38,388/year
In-state cost: $17,645/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1400 NE Campus Parkway - Seattle, WA
Out-of-state cost: $39,114/year
In-state cost: $11,745/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
Woodland Road, Office Of Institutional Research - Pittsburgh, PA
Out-of-state cost: $39,902/year
In-state cost: $39,902/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Human Biology Degrees
4505 S Maryland Pky - Las Vegas, NV
Out-of-state cost: $21,962/year
In-state cost: $6,309/year
Degrees: Doctorate
2000 University Ave - Muncie, IN
Out-of-state cost: $26,204/year
In-state cost: $9,990/year
Degrees: Doctorate
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