by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a general biology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general biology schools.
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Below are the schools whose general biology graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Nevada Reno earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general biology graduates in Nevada. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Nevada Reno make a median of around $58,918 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #2. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Nevada Las Vegas make a median of around $65,805 per year.
Nevada State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Henderson, Nevada State College is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Nevada State College earn a median of about $28,205 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general biology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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