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 highest-paying schools turn a general biology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools to find where general biology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general biology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general biology, no school beat Florida Institute Of Technology this year. Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. Early-career general biology graduates from Florida Institute Of Technology make a median of around $79,013 per year.
Adventist University Of Health Sciences came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Adventist University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Adventist University Of Health Sciences earn a median of about $53,482 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Indian River State College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of about $49,242 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Ave Maria University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Ave Maria University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ave Maria. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,884.
A rank of #5 makes Saint Leo University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,112.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University landed the #6 spot for general biology salaries this year. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Early-career general biology graduates from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University make a median of around $55,361 per year.
Rollins College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Rollins College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Rollins College typically earn about $65,706 annually.
University Of Florida ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,170.
University Of Florida Online came in at #9 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,170.
Barry University came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,013.
Nova Southeastern University earned the #11 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University typically earn about $65,902 annually.
University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #12 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,949.
Florida Southern College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Lakeland, Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Florida Southern College typically earn about $54,842 annually.
Florida Atlantic University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Florida Atlantic University is a public school located in the city of Boca Raton. General Biology graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of about $56,518 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Florida earned the #15 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a public institution. General Biology graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of about $56,373 a year early in their careers.
Florida State University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Florida State University make a median of around $56,744 per year.
Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University typically earn about $50,861 annually.
St Petersburg College came in at #18 for general biology graduate earnings this year. St Petersburg College is a public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,741.
Bethune Cookman University earned the #19 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Bethune Cookman University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Bethune Cookman University typically earn about $37,420 annually.
University Of Central Florida ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. General Biology graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $55,579 a year early in their careers.
The University Of West Florida earned the #21 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. The University Of West Florida is a public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,440.
Florida International University earned the #22 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $58,495 annually.
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Early-career general biology graduates from Florida State College At Jacksonville make a median of around $47,847 per year.
Miami Dade College came in at #24 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,568.
University Of Miami earned the #25 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. General Biology graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $64,693 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send general biology graduates into strong-paying careers this 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 · 30 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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