by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general biology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general biology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Massachusetts Institute Of Technology the top school for general biology graduate earnings in the New England Region. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Early-career general biology graduates from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology make a median of around $115,925 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Massachusetts Lowell one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school located in the suburb of Lowell. General Biology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of about $109,024 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester is a public school located in the city of Worcester. General Biology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester earn a median of about $159,788 a year early in their careers.
Saint Joseph College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. General Biology graduates of Saint Joseph College earn a median of about $65,070 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Quinnipiac University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Early-career general biology graduates from Quinnipiac University make a median of around $61,503 per year.
Tufts University earned the #6 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Tufts University earn a median of about $68,588 a year early in their careers.
Harvard University came in at #7 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Harvard University typically earn about $117,155 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general biology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 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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