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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools on the early-career earnings of their general biology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general biology graduates go on to earn the most.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools in New Jersey. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Wayne. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey typically earn about $74,145 annually.
Seton Hall University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Early-career general biology graduates from Seton Hall University make a median of around $90,211 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Rider University earned it the #3 place for general biology. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,419.
Strong graduate earnings at Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned it the #4 place for general biology. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of about $73,412 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University Camden came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden typically earn about $72,842 annually.
Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #6 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,842.
Rutgers University Newark ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,842.
Saint Peters College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Saint Peters College make a median of around $69,610 per year.
Montclair State University landed the #9 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Montclair State University typically earn about $63,209 annually.
Essex County College came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Newark, Essex County College is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,017.
Kean University landed the #11 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Kean University earn a median of about $66,502 a year early in their careers.
Rowan University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Rowan University typically earn about $67,138 annually.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #13 for general biology graduate earnings this year. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public school located in the city of Newark. General Biology graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $77,048 a year early in their careers.
New Jersey City University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. New Jersey City University is a public school located in the city of Jersey City. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,988.
Monmouth University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Monmouth University make a median of around $72,096 per year.
Centenary College earned the #16 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hackettstown, Centenary College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Centenary College earn a median of about $44,312 a year early in their careers.
The College Of New Jersey earned the #17 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from The College Of New Jersey make a median of around $72,463 per year.
Bloomfield College came in at #18 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, Bloomfield College is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Bloomfield College typically earn about $62,061 annually.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #19 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey make a median of around $62,369 per year.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham came in at #20 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham typically earn about $66,783 annually.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned the #21 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus typically earn about $66,783 annually.
Drew University placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Drew University make a median of around $64,272 per year.
Caldwell College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Caldwell College make a median of around $39,973 per year.
Felician College came in at #24 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Lodi, Felician College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Felician College earn a median of about $52,125 a year early in their careers.
Cumberland County College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Cumberland County College is a public school located in the city of Vineland. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Cumberland County College typically earn about $44,084 annually.
These schools also send general biology graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
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 · 27 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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