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 11 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 Washburn University the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Kansas. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Washburn University typically earn about $62,173 annually.
Newman University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Set in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Newman University typically earn about $56,803 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Emporia State University one of the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,913.
University Of Saint Mary came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. University Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Leavenworth. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,669.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Kansas earned it the #5 place for general biology. University Of Kansas is a public school located in the city of Lawrence. General Biology graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of about $60,261 a year early in their careers.
Cleveland Chiropractic College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Overland Park, Cleveland Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Cleveland Chiropractic College make a median of around $53,953 per year.
Pittsburg State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Pittsburg State University is a public school located in the town of Pittsburg. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Pittsburg State University typically earn about $62,312 annually.
Fort Hays State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,646.
Wichita State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Wichita State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita. Early-career general biology graduates from Wichita State University make a median of around $55,232 per year.
Kansas State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Kansas State University typically earn about $65,318 annually.
Bethany College Kansas earned the #11 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Lindsborg, Bethany College Kansas is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Bethany College Kansas earn a median of about $29,330 a year early in their careers.
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 · 11 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.