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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where general biology graduates earn the most.
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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 Transylvania University the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Kentucky. Set in the city of Lexington, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Transylvania University typically earn about $66,075 annually.
Centre College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,319.
A rank of #3 makes Northern Kentucky University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Northern Kentucky University is a public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Early-career general biology graduates from Northern Kentucky University make a median of around $56,236 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Bellarmine University earned it the #4 place for general biology. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,798.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Kentucky one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Kentucky make a median of around $63,199 per year.
University Of The Cumberlands ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands typically earn about $63,243 annually.
Western Kentucky University came in at #7 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of about $57,509 a year early in their careers.
Pikeville College landed the #8 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the town of Pikeville, Pikeville College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Pikeville College typically earn about $58,835 annually.
University Of Louisville placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Louisville typically earn about $58,916 annually.
Thomas More College came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Thomas More College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Thomas More College typically earn about $62,442 annually.
Morehead State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,399.
Eastern Kentucky University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Eastern Kentucky University is a public school located in the town of Richmond. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,047.
Murray State University landed the #13 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Murray State University earn a median of about $54,903 a year early in their careers.
Berea College earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Berea College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berea. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Berea College typically earn about $51,489 annually.
Alice Lloyd College came in at #15 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Alice Lloyd College make a median of around $35,254 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 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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