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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general biology schools.
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For graduate earnings in general biology, no school beat Athens State University this year. Athens State University is a public school located in the town of Athens. Early-career general biology graduates from Athens State University make a median of around $58,894 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Auburn University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $78,788 annually.
University Of Alabama At Huntsville produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public institution. General Biology graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of about $56,905 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at The University Of Alabama, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. General Biology graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of about $61,478 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Troy University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Troy University earn a median of about $59,950 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Alabama ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. University Of South Alabama is a public school located in the city of Mobile. General Biology graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of about $59,484 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Alabama ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. University Of North Alabama is a public school located in the city of Florence. General Biology graduates of University Of North Alabama earn a median of about $50,640 a year early in their careers.
Auburn University At Montgomery came in at #8 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,519.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #9 spot for general biology salaries this year. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public school located in the city of Birmingham. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Alabama At Birmingham make a median of around $55,561 per year.
Jacksonville State University landed the #10 spot for general biology salaries this year. Jacksonville State University is a public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Early-career general biology graduates from Jacksonville State University make a median of around $42,418 per year.
Alabama State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,828.
Alabama A And M University earned the #12 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Normal, Alabama A And M University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Alabama A And M University typically earn about $41,986 annually.
Tuskegee University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Tuskegee University make a median of around $54,154 per year.
University Of West Alabama ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. University Of West Alabama is a public school located in the rural area of Livingston. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of West Alabama typically earn about $30,019 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 · 14 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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