by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 70 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general biology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general biology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Texas Lutheran University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools in the Southwest Region. Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seguin. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,928.
Abilene Christian University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Abilene Christian University typically earn about $51,357 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Blinn College one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Blinn College make a median of around $46,168 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Austin Community College District, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Austin Community College District typically earn about $56,234 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Texas A And M University Commerce, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of about $48,757 a year early in their careers.
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earned the #6 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn a median of about $47,560 a year early in their careers.
Southern Methodist University earned the #7 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $59,316 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona came in at #8 for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,232.
Temple College came in at #9 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Temple College earn a median of about $39,049 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #10 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $65,785 per year.
Angelo State University earned the #11 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Angelo State University make a median of around $62,853 per year.
Northeastern State University earned the #12 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,259.
Arizona State University landed the #13 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $58,703 annually.
Arizona State University Skysong earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of about $58,703 a year early in their careers.
Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot for general biology salaries this year. Northern Arizona University is a public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Early-career general biology graduates from Northern Arizona University make a median of around $56,435 per year.
University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #16 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Houston Clear Lake make a median of around $55,177 per year.
Midwestern State University came in at #17 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Midwestern State University typically earn about $58,445 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $64,611 annually.
Texas Womans University landed the #19 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Texas Womans University typically earn about $60,619 annually.
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #20 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,140.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #21 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,700.
Grand Canyon University came in at #22 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career general biology graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $59,483 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #23 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $53,861 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. General Biology graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of about $66,026 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #25 spot for general biology salaries this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Early-career general biology graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $58,980 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general biology ranking:
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 · 70 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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