Compare 7 Biology, General. programs in District of Columbia. Average earnings: $38,796.
The highest-earning Biology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $27K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates earn between $25,194 and $52,126 depending on program choice, not school reputation.
George Washington University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $52,126, followed closely by Georgetown at $51,400. But the real story lies in the variation—while the average across programs is $38,796, Howard University at $41,949 demonstrates that strong biological sciences outcomes aren't limited to the expected names.
Highest program earnings: $52,126
Strong outcomes with 84% acceptance rate
7.4% payment burden | Excellent
26.0% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $52,126 | 92 | $20,449 | Good | $30,881 | High |
| #2 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $51,400 | 66 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | High |
| #3 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $41,949 | 113 | $24,500 | Manageable | $58,682 | High |
| #4 | $36,141 | 11 | $24,872 | High | $13,279 | High | |
| #5 | $33,993 | 10 | $26,000 | High | $50,215 | High | |
| #6 | American UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 31 | $22,750 | High | $39,169 | High |
| #7 | Gallaudet UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 8 | $18,000 | High | $15,442 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
