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 schools below stand out for the salaries their general biology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 26 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.
Our analysis ranked Rockhurst University the top school for general biology graduate earnings in Missouri. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Rockhurst University typically earn about $65,211 annually.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Southwest Baptist University typically earn about $63,069 annually.
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City typically earn about $70,410 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Missouri Columbia earned it the #4 place for general biology. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia typically earn about $65,628 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at William Woods University earned it the #5 place for general biology. Set in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of William Woods University earn a median of about $47,164 a year early in their careers.
Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #6 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,951.
Washington University In St Louis came in at #7 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis typically earn about $76,908 annually.
Lindenwood University earned the #8 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,018.
Northwest Missouri State University earned the #9 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University typically earn about $54,616 annually.
Missouri Western State University came in at #10 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Missouri Western State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Joseph. Early-career general biology graduates from Missouri Western State University make a median of around $48,681 per year.
Columbia College Missouri earned the #11 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. General Biology graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of about $53,078 a year early in their careers.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. General Biology graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of about $65,274 a year early in their careers.
Missouri University Of Science And Technology landed the #13 spot for general biology salaries this year. Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public school located in the town of Rolla. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,127.
University Of Missouri St Louis earned the #14 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Early-career general biology graduates from University Of Missouri St Louis make a median of around $58,767 per year.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earned the #15 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of about $51,676 a year early in their careers.
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences came in at #16 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences typically earn about $51,676 annually.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #17 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. After graduating, general biology degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri typically earn about $51,859 annually.
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #18 spot for general biology salaries this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Early-career general biology graduates from Missouri State University Springfield make a median of around $50,534 per year.
Drury University earned the #19 position for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Drury University earn a median of about $52,047 a year early in their careers.
Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies landed the #20 spot for general biology salaries this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology graduates of Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies earn a median of about $52,047 a year early in their careers.
Missouri Southern State University came in at #21 for general biology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of about $55,730 a year early in their careers.
Southeast Missouri State University placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,185.
Truman State University landed the #23 spot for general biology salaries this year. Truman State University is a public school located in the town of Kirksville. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,239.
Webster University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general biology schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general biology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,067.
Lincoln University Missouri placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for general biology. Set in the city of Jefferson City, Lincoln University Missouri is a public institution. General Biology graduates of Lincoln University Missouri earn a median of about $35,467 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general biology ranking:
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 · 26 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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