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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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.
University Of Southern Maine tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools in Maine. University Of Southern Maine is a public school located in the city of Portland. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Southern Maine make a median of around $63,868 per year.
University Of New England came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of New England typically earn about $70,032 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at University Of Maine, which ranked #3. University Of Maine is a public school located in the suburb of Orono. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Maine make a median of around $62,960 per year.
Colby College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,597.
University Of Maine At Farmington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. University Of Maine At Farmington is a public school located in the rural area of Farmington. General Biology graduates of University Of Maine At Farmington earn a median of about $33,300 a year early in their careers.
Bates College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,613.
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 · 6 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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