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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 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.
Leading the list is Ouachita Baptist University, our #1 for general biology graduate salaries in Arkansas. Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Arkadelphia. General Biology graduates of Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of about $69,601 a year early in their careers.
Lyon College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Batesville, Lyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Lyon College typically earn about $63,001 annually.
Hendrix College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Hendrix College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Conway. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Hendrix College typically earn about $58,906 annually.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Arkansas At Little Rock one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public school located in the city of Little Rock. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,680.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Central Arkansas earned it the #5 place for general biology. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas typically earn about $59,571 annually.
University Of Arkansas came in at #6 for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,547.
Arkansas Tech University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,721.
Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #8 spot for general biology salaries this year. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Jonesboro. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,828.
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public school located in the city of Fort Smith. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Arkansas Fort Smith make a median of around $51,318 per year.
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Pine Bluff, University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff typically earn about $43,038 annually.
University Of The Ozarks landed the #11 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the town of Clarksville, University Of The Ozarks is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,992.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus make a median of around $26,044 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 12 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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