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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 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.
Arizona State University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $47,418 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general biology will find them at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,087.
Strong graduate earnings at Midwestern University Glendale earned it the #3 place for general biology. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University Glendale is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Midwestern University Glendale typically earn about $62,793 annually.
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 · 3 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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