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 4 schools to find where general biology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general biology graduates go on to earn the most.
Drexel University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools in Pennsylvania. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. General Biology graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $68,223 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Chatham University, which ranked #2. Chatham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,582.
The Commonwealth Medical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Scranton, The Commonwealth Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from The Commonwealth Medical College make a median of around $66,375 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #4 place for general biology. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,572.
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 · 4 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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