by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 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 University Of Great Falls the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Montana. Set in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Great Falls make a median of around $66,023 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Montana Western earned it the #2 place for general biology. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,294.
Strong graduate earnings at Carroll College earned it the #3 place for general biology. Carroll College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Helena. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Carroll College typically earn about $64,981 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at The University Of Montana, which ranked #4. The University Of Montana is a public school located in the city of Missoula. Early-career general biology graduates from The University Of Montana make a median of around $51,573 per year.
Montana State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Montana State University make a median of around $44,208 per year.
Rocky Mountain College came in at #6 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Billings, Rocky Mountain College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Rocky Mountain College make a median of around $27,912 per year.
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 · 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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