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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools to find where general biology graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send general biology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in general biology, no school beat College Of Mount St Joseph this year. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, College Of Mount St Joseph is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from College Of Mount St Joseph make a median of around $70,281 per year.
John Carroll University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of University Heights. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,836.
Xavier University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Xavier University make a median of around $64,340 per year.
Ohio Northern University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,979.
A rank of #5 makes Lake Erie College one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Painesville, Lake Erie College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Lake Erie College earn a median of about $60,855 a year early in their careers.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University landed the #6 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Mount Vernon Nazarene University typically earn about $58,318 annually.
Lourdes College earned the #7 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Lourdes College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Sylvania. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,441.
Hiram College landed the #8 spot for general biology salaries this year. Hiram College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hiram. Early-career general biology graduates from Hiram College make a median of around $52,231 per year.
Miami University Hamilton landed the #9 spot for general biology salaries this year. Miami University Hamilton is a public school located in the suburb of Hamilton. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Miami University Hamilton typically earn about $69,675 annually.
Miami University Middletown landed the #10 spot for general biology salaries this year. Miami University Middletown is a public school located in the suburb of Middletown. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Miami University Middletown typically earn about $69,675 annually.
Miami University Oxford landed the #11 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Miami University Oxford typically earn about $69,675 annually.
Wittenberg University earned the #12 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Wittenberg University make a median of around $67,401 per year.
University Of Mount Union earned the #13 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,058.
Walsh University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,670.
Ohio State University Lima Campus placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,156.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Ohio State University Main Campus make a median of around $67,156 per year.
Ohio State University Marion Campus earned the #17 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Marion Campus is a public school located in the town of Marion. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Ohio State University Marion Campus typically earn about $67,156 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus typically earn about $64,065 annually.
Capital University landed the #19 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Columbus, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Capital University earn a median of about $58,735 a year early in their careers.
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #20 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,961.
Ashland University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Ashland University typically earn about $51,741 annually.
Baldwin Wallace College came in at #22 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,741.
Denison University came in at #23 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Denison University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. Early-career general biology graduates from Denison University make a median of around $60,971 per year.
Youngstown State University placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of about $62,060 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Findlay ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,088.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general biology ranking:
This list is compiled 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 · 40 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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