by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 14 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.
Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Bothell Campus the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,087.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $69,087 annually.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus typically earn about $69,087 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Seattle University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Seattle University make a median of around $62,523 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Washington State University earned it the #5 place for general biology. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Washington State University typically earn about $63,464 annually.
Saint Martins University came in at #6 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,773.
Gonzaga University earned the #7 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,788.
Eastern Washington University came in at #8 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Eastern Washington University is a public school located in the town of Cheney. Early-career general biology graduates from Eastern Washington University make a median of around $57,051 per year.
Western Washington University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of about $55,778 a year early in their careers.
Central Washington University came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Central Washington University make a median of around $51,199 per year.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the suburb of Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Pacific Lutheran University make a median of around $49,616 per year.
University Of Puget Sound placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound typically earn about $57,877 annually.
Whitman College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Whitman College earn a median of about $57,444 a year early in their careers.
Whitworth University earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Whitworth University earn a median of about $48,266 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 · 14 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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