Bright outlook
Management
Clinical Research Coordinators
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
ProgramsBiological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
CIP26.11
119 colleges offer Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. See what it covers, which degree levels are available and what graduates earn and borrow.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Colleges offering it
- 119
- at its most common level
- Bachelor's earnings
- $123,320
- median, 4 years after
- Bachelor's debt
- $18,145
- median federal loans
Colleges offering it, by degree level
- Certificate
- 11
- Associate's
- 4
- Bachelor's
- 95
- Master's
- 119
- Post-baccalaureate certificate
- 4
- Doctoral
- 76
- First professional
- 1
- Graduate/professional certificate
- 46
What it covers
About Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology is part of Biological and Biomedical Sciences: instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and that prepare individuals for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.
Definition: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs 2020, code 26.11.
Programs in this field
Colleges report these specific programs under CIP 26.11.
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biostatistics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
By degree level
Earnings and debt by degree level
Medians across colleges of each college's own program median. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Associate's | 4 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Bachelor's | 95 | $123,3204 yrs after · 3 colleges | $18,1455 colleges |
| Master's | 119 | $111,7254 yrs after · 11 colleges | $41,3758 colleges |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Doctoral | 76 | $136,7051 yr after · 1 college | Not reported |
| First professional | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 46 | $90,5521 yr after · 1 college | $89,1511 college |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Colleges with too few graduates have their earnings and debt suppressed, so the number of colleges reporting is smaller than the number offering the program.
Bachelor's programs
Where Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology graduates earn the most
Median earnings four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates in the latest year. Earnings are one measure; cost and graduation rate matter too.
- 1
Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · 33 graduates
$124,242
debt not reported
- 2
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public · 102 graduates
$123,320
debt $18,145
- 3
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY · Public · 32 graduates
$51,054
debt not reported
Careers
Careers this program leads to
Occupations linked to Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology by the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for each occupation.
- Bright outlook
Management
Natural Sciences Managers
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Science
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Bright outlook
Management
Water Resource Specialists
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median pay
- $140,300
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Master's degree
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Computers and math
Mathematicians
- Median pay
- $126,710
- Outlook
- Little or no change
Master's degree
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Business Intelligence Analysts
- Median pay
- $120,230
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Clinical Data Managers
- Median pay
- $120,230
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Data Scientists
- Median pay
- $120,230
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
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Questions about Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
How many colleges offer Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology?
Published colleges on CollegesRef report Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology at these degree levels: certificate (11 colleges), associate's (4 colleges), bachelor's (95 colleges), master's (119 colleges), post-baccalaureate certificate (4 colleges), doctoral (76 colleges), first professional (1 college), graduate/professional certificate (46 colleges). Counts are from College Scorecard field-of-study data (2025).
What do Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology graduates earn?
At the median college, bachelor's graduates in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology earn $123,320 a year four years after finishing, across 3 colleges that report earnings. Figures cover graduates who received federal aid.
Where do Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology graduates earn the most?
Cornell University-New York reports the highest median earnings for bachelor's graduates in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology: $124,242 four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates.