by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 82 schools on the early-career earnings of their general biology graduates.
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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 Johns Hopkins University this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $153,622.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin La Crosse one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $200,948.
Hood College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,503.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. General Biology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of about $109,024 a year early in their careers.
New York University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $95,205 annually.
California State University Fullerton landed the #6 spot for general biology salaries this year. California State University Fullerton is a public school located in the suburb of Fullerton. General Biology graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of about $78,137 a year early in their careers.
Auburn University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,864.
Saint Joseph College came in at #8 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Saint Joseph College typically earn about $65,070 annually.
Clemson University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Clemson University typically earn about $70,731 annually.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney earned the #10 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public school located in the town of Kearney. General Biology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of about $61,239 a year early in their careers.
University Of Toledo landed the #11 spot for general biology salaries this year. University Of Toledo is a public school located in the city of Toledo. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Toledo make a median of around $62,805 per year.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,730.
Quinnipiac University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of about $61,503 a year early in their careers.
East Carolina University earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from East Carolina University typically earn about $61,392 annually.
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #15 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Early-career general biology graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $60,234 per year.
California State University Sacramento placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from California State University Sacramento make a median of around $59,935 per year.
George Mason University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,560.
Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #18 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $59,399 per year.
Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,847.
Rutgers University Camden earned the #20 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of about $81,627 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #21 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick make a median of around $81,627 per year.
Rutgers University Newark came in at #22 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Rutgers University Newark typically earn about $81,627 annually.
Drexel University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Drexel University make a median of around $68,223 per year.
Washington University In St Louis placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of about $57,242 a year early in their careers.
Stony Brook University came in at #25 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Stony Brook University is a public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Stony Brook University typically earn about $72,476 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general biology ranking:
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This ranking is produced 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 · 82 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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