by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. 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 54 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.
Leading the list is Texas Lutheran University, our #1 for general biology graduate salaries in Texas. Set in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Texas Lutheran University earn a median of about $61,928 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Abilene Christian University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,357.
Strong graduate earnings at Blinn College earned it the #3 place for general biology. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Blinn College earn a median of about $46,168 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Austin Community College District earned it the #4 place for general biology. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Austin Community College District make a median of around $56,234 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Texas A And M University Commerce is a public school located in the town of Commerce. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,757.
Southern Methodist University landed the #6 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Southern Methodist University make a median of around $59,316 per year.
Temple College earned the #7 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set 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 ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $65,785 annually.
Angelo State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,853.
University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #10 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set 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 earned the #11 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Midwestern State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. General Biology graduates of Midwestern State University earn a median of about $58,445 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #12 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,611.
Texas Womans University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. General Biology graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of about $60,619 a year early in their careers.
Dallas Baptist University earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Early-career general biology graduates from Dallas Baptist University make a median of around $56,700 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #15 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos typically earn about $53,861 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #16 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $66,026 annually.
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $58,980 annually.
University Of North Texas placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,209.
Saint Edwards University landed the #19 spot for general biology salaries this year. Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,800.
University Of Houston landed the #20 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,349.
Sam Houston State University landed the #21 spot for general biology salaries this year. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. General Biology graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of about $53,949 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #22 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,482.
Texas Tech University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,979.
Baylor University earned the #24 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Baylor University typically earn about $63,803 annually.
Tarleton State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of about $52,338 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send general biology graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This ranking is produced 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 · 54 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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