Compare 26 Biology, General. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $49,492.
The highest-earning Biology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $29K earnings gap across 26 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Minnesota's Biology programs showcase how regional institutions compete directly with traditional academic powerhouses.
The College of Saint Scholastica leads with Biology graduates earning $72,626, well above the state average of $49,492. Concordia University-Saint Paul follows at $67,827, while Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reaches $67,659. These smaller Minnesota institutions demonstrate that program excellence isn't limited to flagship universities.
Highest program earnings: $72,626
Strong outcomes with 94% acceptance rate
5.4% payment burden | Excellent
10.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,626 | 32 | $20,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #2 | $67,827 | 27 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #3 | $67,659 | 14 | $21,500 | Excellent | $14,676 | Good | |
| #4 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $60,023 | 79 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #5 | $59,939 | 340 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $57,880 | 71 | $21,058 | Good | $11,598 | Manageable | |
| #7 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $57,635 | 67 | $23,250 | Good | $24,467 | Challenging |
| #8 | $55,146 | 37 | $20,000 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $49,531 | 144 | $22,024 | Good | $22,127 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $48,931 | 102 | $21,106 | Good | $13,695 | Challenging | |
| #11 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $48,195 | 52 | $26,944 | Manageable | $15,778 | Challenging |
| #12 | $48,091 | 28 | $21,325 | Good | $28,694 | High | |
| #13 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $47,854 | 43 | $23,000 | Manageable | $36,129 | High |
| #14 | $47,339 | 52 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #15 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $46,760 | 35 | $25,347 | Manageable | $17,901 | High |
| #16 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $46,389 | 28 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,157 | High |
| #17 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $45,878 | 17 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #18 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $43,639 | 41 | $26,774 | Manageable | $34,265 | High |
| #19 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $43,514 | 30 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,000 | High |
| #20 | $43,278 | 55 | $18,995 | Manageable | $11,398 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $42,945 | 42 | $19,750 | Manageable | $12,173 | Challenging |
| #22 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $42,177 | 114 | $26,000 | Challenging | $40,568 | High |
| #23 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $40,859 | 61 | $16,750 | Manageable | $31,271 | High |
| #24 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $39,009 | 23 | $24,181 | Challenging | $21,883 | High |
| #25 | $33,993 | 18 | $20,500 | Challenging | $11,750 | High |
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