Best Schools for Human Biology

Human Biology graduates earn a median of $67,438 within four years of graduating, ranking #215 out of 283 tracked majors — 8% above the median across all fields. There are 9 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 352 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: CUNY Hunter College graduates earn $83,420 while Hamline University graduates earn $48,483 — a $34,937 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Human Biology graduates see an average -3% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$67,438

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#215

of 283 Majors

352

Graduates

Public vs Private: Human Biology

Public (5 schools)

$67,476

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (4 schools)

$67,391

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Human Biology, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Human Biology by State

Top Human Biology Schools by Graduate Earnings

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public

$70,399

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $28,598 (13)

1yr: $30,152 (27)

Acceptance: 88.2%

Brown University

Providence, RI · Private

$69,802

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $27,669 (28)

Acceptance: 5.2%

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN · Private

Majors with Similar Earnings

Graphic Communications $30,886 Educational Administration and Supervision $30,879 Theological and Ministerial Studies $30,735 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants $30,704 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs $30,672 East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $30,626

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Human Biology?

CUNY Hunter College ranks #1 for Human Biology with median graduate earnings of $83,420 within four years of graduating. There are 9 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Human Biology graduates earn?

Human Biology graduates earn an average of $67,438 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $48,483 to $83,420 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Human Biology program?

The average acceptance rate across Human Biology programs is 43.4%. The most selective program is at Stanford University with a 3.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Human Biology?

Private Human Biology programs average $67,391 in early earnings vs $67,476 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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