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 8 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.
For graduate earnings in general biology, no school beat Franklin Pierce University this year. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Franklin Pierce University make a median of around $58,444 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of New Hampshire At Manchester one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public school located in the city of Manchester. General Biology graduates of University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earn a median of about $73,435 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of New Hampshire Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus make a median of around $73,435 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Colby Sawyer College one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Colby Sawyer College earn a median of about $52,916 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Anselm College earned it the #5 place for general biology. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,699.
Dartmouth College landed the #6 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,571.
Keene State College came in at #7 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Keene State College is a public school located in the town of Keene. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,182.
Plymouth State University earned the #8 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Plymouth State University is a public school located in the town of Plymouth. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Plymouth State University typically earn about $40,088 annually.
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 · 8 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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