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 highest-paying schools turn a general biology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools on the early-career earnings of their general biology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send general biology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Regis University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general biology graduates in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Denver, Regis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,262.
University Of Great Falls came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of about $66,023 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Montana Western earned it the #3 place for general biology. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from The University Of Montana Western make a median of around $59,294 per year.
Southern Utah University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Southern Utah University is a public school located in the town of Cedar City. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Southern Utah University typically earn about $58,829 annually.
University Of Utah produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Utah typically earn about $66,286 annually.
Colorado State University Pueblo ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Colorado State University Pueblo is a public school located in the city of Pueblo. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,647.
Utah Valley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of about $64,599 a year early in their careers.
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Saint George. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah typically earn about $67,219 annually.
College Of Western Idaho earned the #9 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from College Of Western Idaho make a median of around $42,456 per year.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #10 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,962.
Carroll College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Helena, Carroll College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Carroll College earn a median of about $64,981 a year early in their careers.
University Of Colorado Denver placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $65,854 per year.
The University Of Montana landed the #13 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from The University Of Montana typically earn about $51,573 annually.
University Of Denver landed the #14 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Denver typically earn about $60,562 annually.
Utah State University landed the #15 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Utah State University make a median of around $71,120 per year.
University Of Idaho placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Idaho make a median of around $51,694 per year.
Boise State University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Boise State University typically earn about $54,715 annually.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #18 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,902.
Idaho State University earned the #19 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Idaho State University is a public school located in the city of Pocatello. Early-career general biology graduates from Idaho State University make a median of around $63,991 per year.
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Early-career general biology graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho make a median of around $65,513 per year.
Westminster College Utah ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Westminster College Utah make a median of around $40,919 per year.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,834.
University Of Northern Colorado earned the #23 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school located in the city of Greeley. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,179.
Lewis Clark State College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,371.
Mesa State College earned the #25 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,041.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general biology ranking:
This list is compiled 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 · 32 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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