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.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general biology schools.
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Below are the schools whose general biology graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Millsaps College the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Mississippi. Millsaps College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Millsaps College typically earn about $48,512 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Copiah Lincoln Community College earned it the #2 place for general biology. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Copiah Lincoln Community College typically earn about $36,373 annually.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College typically earn about $33,121 annually.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. General Biology graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of about $65,624 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Mississippi Valley State University, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Mississippi Valley State University typically earn about $38,775 annually.
Mississippi State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Mississippi State University typically earn about $65,609 annually.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #7 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make a median of around $32,243 per year.
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #8 spot for general biology salaries this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,007.
Alcorn State University earned the #9 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Alcorn State University is a public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Alcorn State University typically earn about $45,184 annually.
Mississippi College earned the #10 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Mississippi College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Mississippi College typically earn about $57,553 annually.
Jackson State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Jackson State University make a median of around $45,403 per year.
Rust College earned the #12 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Rust College earn a median of about $32,893 a year early in their careers.
William Carey University came in at #13 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,560.
Delta State University landed the #14 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Delta State University earn a median of about $20,823 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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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