Biology, General

Doctoral degree · Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

CIP 26.01

$74,161Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,501Median earnings 4 years after
$117,155Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Biology, General at Harvard University earn a median of $74,161 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,983 four years after graduating (middle half: $66,390–$139,917).

Biology, General (Doctoral degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Worcester
$78,055—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Harvard University make?

The median salary is $74,161 one year after graduation and $117,155 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.