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# Best Biology, General Programs in the South (2026)

Updated September 30, 2026

This page ranks the 309 Biology, General programs in the South by the median earnings of Biology, General graduates four years after completing. Across the 308 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $83,192 to $16,169, with a median of $51,633.

[Duke University](/school/duke-university/majors/) leads the list, reporting median earnings of $83,192 four years after completing. For 41 of the 309 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.

Public institutions account for 58% of the list, with 179 public and 130 private nonprofit schools represented. Texas A & M International University posts the lowest average net price at $3,637, while The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.

## The ranked list

309 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Duke University · Durham, NC | $83,192 | $29,612 | $735 | 5.7% |
|  | [Duke University](/school/duke-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $83,192](/school/duke-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 6%. |
| 2 | Auburn University · Auburn, AL | $83,053 | $24,323 | $16,681 | 45.9% |
|  | [Auburn University](/school/auburn-university/majors/) ranks 2nd on this list, with [$83,053 in median earnings](/school/auburn-university/outcomes/) four years after completing and a cohort of 315 graduates. |
| 3 | Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX | $78,466 | $40,892 | $23,544 | 63.4% |
|  | [Southern Methodist University](/school/southern-methodist-university/majors/) posts an [average net price of $40,892,](/school/southern-methodist-university/cost/) while median federal debt of $20,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed coincides with earnings of $78,466 four years after completing. |
| 4 | Loyola University Maryland · Baltimore, MD | $77,861 | $30,574 | $20,549 | 75.5% |
|  | Loyola University Maryland admits 75% of applicants and shows median earnings of $77,861 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 5 | Georgetown University · Washington, DC | $77,132 | $40,815 | $5,064 | 12.9% |
|  | [Georgetown University](/school/georgetown-university/majors/) carries an [average net price of $5,064](/school/georgetown-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $77,132 four years after completing. |
| 6 | Mount St. Mary's University · Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $22,655 | $11,603 | 73.8% |
|  | Mount St. Mary's University ranks 983rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $76,062 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 7 | University of Delaware · Newark, DE | $74,535 | $17,799 | $10,901 | 70.6% |
|  | [University of Delaware](/school/university-of-delaware/majors/) lists [median federal debt of $24,235](/school/university-of-delaware/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and median earnings of $74,535 four years after completing. |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA | $71,547 | $17,113 | $12,697 | 71.3% |
|  | [Virginia Military Institute](/school/virginia-military-institute/majors/) ranks 8th on this list, with an [average net price of $17,113](/school/virginia-military-institute/cost/) and a cohort of 31 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 9 | University of Pikeville · Pikeville, KY | $71,225 | $20,311 | $13,115 | Not reported |
|  | University of Pikeville shows median earnings of $71,225 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,115 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 10 | Emory University · Atlanta, GA | $70,959 | $22,585 | $7,363 | 10.7% |
|  | [Emory University](/school/emory-university/majors/) [admits 11% of applicants](/school/emory-university/admissions/), and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a median of $19,500 in federal loans. |
| 11 | George Washington University · Washington, DC | $70,444 | $36,586 | $17,440 | 47.1% |
|  | [George Washington University](/school/george-washington-university/majors/) [ranks 245th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/george-washington-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $70,444 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 12 | University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA | $70,240 | $21,565 | $8,174 | 16.8% |
|  | [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/school/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/) reports [median earnings of $70,240](/school/university-of-virginia-main-campus/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $8,174 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 13 | Ouachita Baptist University · Arkadelphia, AR | $69,747 | $22,409 | $15,207 | 67.5% |
|  | Ouachita Baptist University reports median earnings of $69,747 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $15,207 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 14 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County · Baltimore, MD | $69,724 | $16,467 | $5,087 | 72.4% |
|  | [University of Maryland-Baltimore County](/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/admissions/) and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earn a median of $69,724. |
| 15 | University of Richmond · University Of Richmond, VA | $69,564 | $31,309 | $12,808 | 22.2% |
|  | With median earnings of $69,564 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, University of Richmond shows median federal debt of $19,597 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 16 | Georgetown College · Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $14,095 | $9,777 | 91.1% |
|  | Georgetown College ranks 16th on this list, with median earnings of $68,191 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 17 | High Point University · High Point, NC | $67,184 | $38,707 | $32,763 | 75.3% |
|  | Graduates across all fields who borrowed at High Point University left with a median of $24,575 in federal loans, while its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earn a median of $67,184. |
| 18 | Marymount University · Arlington, VA | $66,460 | $29,137 | $27,413 | 93.2% |
|  | Marymount University reports an average net price of $27,413 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $66,460 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 19 | The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX | $66,264 | $19,857 | $12,553 | 26.6% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Austin](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/) [admits 27% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/admissions/), and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earn a median of $66,264. |
| 20 | St. Mary's College of Maryland · St. Mary's City, MD | $66,097 | $18,441 | $2,889 | 68.6% |
|  | St. Mary's College of Maryland ranks 775th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a median of $20,714 in federal loans. |
| 21 | Shenandoah University · Winchester, VA | $66,070 | $30,298 | $24,356 | 77.0% |
|  | Shenandoah University reports median earnings of $66,070 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $30,298. |
| 22 | Morehead State University · Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $9,793 | $7,150 | 77.2% |
|  | [Morehead State University](/school/morehead-state-university/majors/) ranks 22nd on this list, and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a [median of $18,788](/school/morehead-state-university/outcomes/) in federal loans. |
| 23 | Clemson University · Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $22,253 | $13,607 | 38.3% |
|  | [Clemson University](/school/clemson-university/majors/) reports an [average net price of $13,607](/school/clemson-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, while its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earn a median of $65,577. |
| 24 | Augusta University · Augusta, GA | $65,163 | $13,787 | $11,064 | 86.4% |
|  | [Augusta University](/school/augusta-university/majors/) [admits 86% of applicants](/school/augusta-university/admissions/), and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earn a median of $65,163. |
| 25 | University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD | $64,867 | $15,678 | $2,962 | 44.8% |
|  | [University of Maryland-College Park](/school/university-of-maryland-college-park/majors/) reports [median earnings of $64,867](/school/university-of-maryland-college-park/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $2,962 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 26 | University of Houston-Clear Lake · Houston, TX | $64,555 | $15,563 | $7,330 | 90.5% |
|  | Median federal debt among Biology, General completers who borrowed stands at $15,250 at [University of Houston-Clear Lake](/school/university-of-houston-clear-lake/majors/), which [admits 91% of applicants](/school/university-of-houston-clear-lake/admissions/). |
| 27 | George Mason University · Fairfax, VA | $64,301 | $17,915 | $11,942 | 87.5% |
|  | [George Mason University](/school/george-mason-university/majors/) [ranks 33rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/george-mason-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $64,301. |
| 28 | East Carolina University · Greenville, NC | $64,205 | $15,739 | $10,046 | 89.2% |
|  | [East Carolina University](/school/east-carolina-university/majors/) shows a [median of $64,205](/school/east-carolina-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 192 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 29 | University of Charleston · Charleston, WV | $63,958 | $22,107 | $21,427 | 61.5% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Charleston, University of Charleston reports an average net price of $22,107 and a median of $24,125 in federal debt among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 30 | Belmont University · Nashville, TN | $63,792 | $33,147 | $22,950 | 95.3% |
|  | Belmont University ranks 30th on this list, and graduates across all fields who borrowed left with a median of $20,500 in federal loans. |
| 31 | Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, TX | $63,572 | $36,660 | $17,956 | 44.5% |
|  | [Texas Christian University](/school/texas-christian-university/majors/) posts an [admission rate of 44%](/school/texas-christian-university/admissions/) and median earnings of $63,572 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 32 | The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TN | $63,410 | $10,701 | $7,151 | 88.2% |
|  | The University of Tennessee-Martin reports an average net price of $7,151 for families earning under $30,000, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $63,410. |
| 33 | Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC | $63,292 | $28,719 | $6,525 | 21.7% |
|  | [Wake Forest University](/school/wake-forest-university/majors/) [ranks 195th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/wake-forest-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $6,525 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 34 | Southwestern University · Georgetown, TX | $62,928 | $29,224 | $22,478 | 43.1% |
|  | Southwestern University shows median federal debt of $21,250 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside median earnings of $62,928 four years after completing. |
| 35 | James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA | $62,914 | $23,322 | $11,444 | 71.5% |
|  | [James Madison University](/school/james-madison-university/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/james-madison-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $62,914 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 36 | Hampden-Sydney College · Hampden-Sydney, VA | $62,515 | $22,400 | $13,422 | 40.9% |
|  | Hampden-Sydney College ranks 36th on this list, with an average net price of $13,422 for families earning under $30,000 and 22 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 37 | Salisbury University · Salisbury, MD | $62,407 | $17,743 | $6,743 | 87.5% |
|  | [Salisbury University](/school/salisbury-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $62,407](/school/salisbury-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,743. |
| 38 | University of Lynchburg · Lynchburg, VA | $62,164 | $22,235 | $20,692 | 43.0% |
|  | Graduates across all fields who borrowed left University of Lynchburg with a median of $27,000 in federal loans, and the school's Biology, General completers earned a median of $62,164 four years after completing. |
| 39 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC | $62,047 | $11,655 | $2,004 | 15.3% |
|  | [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/) [admits 15% of applicants](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/admissions/) and ranks 50th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 40 | University of Mary Washington · Fredericksburg, VA | $61,864 | $20,667 | $10,304 | 79.8% |
|  | Median federal debt among Biology, General completers who borrowed is $22,150 at University of Mary Washington, which ranks 40th on this list. |
| 41 | Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX | $61,734 | $21,315 | $12,784 | 57.4% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-College Station](/school/texas-am-university-college-station/majors/) reports [median earnings of $61,734](/school/texas-am-university-college-station/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, from a cohort of 837 graduates. |
| 42 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA | $61,703 | $24,953 | $11,689 | 54.8% |
|  | [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/school/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/) has an [average net price of $24,953](/school/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/cost/) and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $61,703 four years after completing. |
| 43 | Wofford College · Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $18,732 | $8,493 | 51.9% |
|  | Wofford College, a private nonprofit institution in Spartanburg, reports median federal debt of $26,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 44 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC | $61,384 | $17,303 | $6,382 | 41.7% |
|  | [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/school/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/) [ranks 99th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $61,384 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 45 | Howard University · Washington, DC | $60,923 | $50,539 | $46,051 | 41.3% |
|  | Howard University has an average net price of $46,051 for families earning under $30,000, and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $60,923 four years after completing. |
| 46 | University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC | $60,750 | $20,109 | $10,778 | 64.2% |
|  | [University of North Carolina Wilmington](/school/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington/majors/) [admits 64% of applicants](/school/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington/admissions/) and reports median federal debt of $21,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 47 | Dallas Baptist University · Dallas, TX | $60,722 | $28,516 | $25,326 | 88.8% |
|  | Dallas Baptist University reports median earnings of $60,722 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, from a cohort of 38 graduates. |
| 48 | Middle Georgia State University · Macon, GA | $60,578 | $12,361 | $10,668 | 99.7% |
|  | Middle Georgia State University has an average net price of $12,361 and ranks 327th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 49 | Saint Edward's University · Austin, TX | $60,546 | $25,578 | $20,799 | 81.4% |
|  | [Saint Edward's University](/school/saint-edwards-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Austin, reports [median earnings of $60,546](/school/saint-edwards-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside a median federal debt of $24,892 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 50 | Georgia Gwinnett College · Lawrenceville, GA | $60,542 | $15,844 | $14,356 | 95.5% |
|  | [Georgia Gwinnett College](/school/georgia-gwinnett-college/majors/) ranks 50th on this list and posts an [average net price of $15,844,](/school/georgia-gwinnett-college/cost/) with an admission rate of 96%. |
| 51 | Barry University · Miami, FL | $60,471 | $22,613 | $20,804 | 77.2% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 77%](/school/barry-university/admissions/), [Barry University](/school/barry-university/majors/) shows median earnings of $60,471 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and a median federal debt of $29,750 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 52 | Newberry College · Newberry, SC | $60,460 | $21,656 | $19,887 | 89.8% |
|  | Newberry College ranks 52nd on this list and reports an average net price of $21,656, with a median federal debt of $25,250 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 53 | University of Georgia · Athens, GA | $60,366 | $13,936 | $8,085 | 37.7% |
|  | [University of Georgia](/school/university-of-georgia/majors/) [admits 38% of applicants](/school/university-of-georgia/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $60,366 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,936. |
| 54 | William Peace University · Raleigh, NC | $60,289 | $21,649 | $15,779 | 94.3% |
|  | William Peace University ranks 54th on this list and reports an average net price of $21,649, with a median federal debt of $27,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 55 | Meredith College · Raleigh, NC | $60,099 | $22,488 | $17,207 | 74.2% |
|  | Meredith College reports median earnings of $60,099 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $22,488. |
| 56 | Bowie State University · Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $19,298 | $17,071 | 72.4% |
|  | [Bowie State University](/school/bowie-state-university/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/bowie-state-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $59,995 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside a median federal debt of $26,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 57 | Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN | $59,855 | $15,796 | $15,005 | 70.1% |
|  | [Tennessee State University](/school/tennessee-state-university/majors/) ranks 57th on this list and reports an [average net price of $15,796,](/school/tennessee-state-university/cost/) with a median federal debt of $27,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 58 | University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY | $59,702 | $14,107 | $10,736 | 98.8% |
|  | [University of the Cumberlands](/school/university-of-the-cumberlands/majors/) reports [median earnings of $59,702](/school/university-of-the-cumberlands/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $14,107. |
| 59 | Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $11,864 | $7,676 | 86.4% |
|  | [Louisiana Tech University](/school/louisiana-tech-university/majors/) [admits 86% of applicants](/school/louisiana-tech-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $59,671 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside a median federal debt of $22,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 60 | The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $22,420 | $19,169 | 76.7% |
|  | [The University of Alabama](/school/the-university-of-alabama/majors/) ranks 60th on this list and reports an [average net price of $22,420,](/school/the-university-of-alabama/cost/) with a median federal debt of $23,905 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 61 | Mercer University · Macon, GA | $59,570 | $23,847 | $19,817 | 68.9% |
|  | [Mercer University](/school/mercer-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Macon, reports [median earnings of $59,570](/school/mercer-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 62 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $59,432 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% |
|  | [The University of Tampa](/school/the-university-of-tampa/majors/) ranks 62nd on this list and carries a [median federal debt of $25,000](/school/the-university-of-tampa/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 63 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor · Belton, TX | $59,307 | $26,106 | $22,089 | 95.8% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 96%](/school/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor/admissions/), [University of Mary Hardin-Baylor](/school/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor/majors/) posts median earnings of $59,307 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 64 | Delaware State University · Dover, DE | $59,296 | $13,910 | $11,135 | 46.6% |
|  | Delaware State University shows an average net price of $13,910 and median earnings of $59,296 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 65 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater, OK | $59,081 | $17,447 | $12,243 | 75.0% |
|  | [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/school/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/) [ranks 138th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $59,081 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 66 | Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $27,866 | $16,601 | 86.6% |
|  | Randolph-Macon College reports median earnings of $58,821 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,601 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 67 | Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $28,551 | $23,624 | 64.4% |
|  | [Florida Southern College](/school/florida-southern-college/majors/) carries a [median federal debt of $27,000](/school/florida-southern-college/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed and an admission rate of 64%. |
| 68 | Bridgewater College · Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $17,800 | $13,283 | 91.7% |
|  | Bridgewater College ranks 68th on this list, with median earnings of $58,732 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 69 | University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC | $58,669 | $22,811 | $12,634 | 60.2% |
|  | [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/school/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/) reports 369 graduates in the earnings cohort and a [median federal debt of $21,500](/school/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 70 | Wingate University · Wingate, NC | $58,623 | $20,748 | $18,772 | 91.1% |
|  | Wingate University shows an average net price of $20,748 and ranks 741st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 71 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD | $58,580 | $13,338 | $9,914 | 96.4% |
|  | University of Maryland Eastern Shore posts median earnings of $58,580 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 96%. |
| 72 | The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX | $58,540 | $18,267 | $12,814 | 65.1% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Dallas](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/) carries a [median federal debt of $18,750](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed and reports 347 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 73 | Georgia College & State University · Milledgeville, GA | $58,522 | $20,686 | $15,396 | 78.2% |
|  | [Georgia College & State University](/school/georgia-college-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $58,522](/school/georgia-college-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,686. |
| 74 | Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA | $58,420 | $23,433 | $17,512 | 92.6% |
|  | [Virginia Commonwealth University](/school/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/) [admits 93% of applicants](/school/virginia-commonwealth-university/admissions/) and shows median federal debt of $20,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 75 | University of Mississippi · University, MS | $58,393 | $13,314 | $8,945 | 96.6% |
|  | [University of Mississippi](/school/university-of-mississippi/majors/) ranks 75th on this list, with [median earnings of $58,393](/school/university-of-mississippi/outcomes/) four years after completing and an average net price of $8,945 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 76 | AdventHealth University · Orlando, FL | $58,386 | $30,135 | $28,845 | Not reported |
|  | AdventHealth University, a private nonprofit university in Orlando, posts median earnings of $58,386 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 77 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN | $58,149 | $18,976 | $10,029 | 41.6% |
|  | [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/) reports [median federal debt of $22,078](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and its graduates earn a median of $58,149 four years after completing. |
| 78 | Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX | $57,789 | $19,070 | $12,457 | 72.7% |
|  | [Texas Tech University](/school/texas-tech-university/majors/) [ranks 86th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/texas-tech-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $57,789 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 79 | University of Houston · Houston, TX | $57,716 | $14,276 | $10,929 | 73.9% |
|  | [University of Houston](/school/university-of-houston/majors/) shows an [average net price of $14,276](/school/university-of-houston/cost/) and median earnings of $57,716 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 80 | West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV | $57,486 | $15,634 | $9,450 | 89.0% |
|  | [West Virginia University](/school/west-virginia-university/majors/) [admits 89% of applicants](/school/west-virginia-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $57,486 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 81 | Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA | $57,435 | $15,048 | $12,235 | 69.2% |
|  | [Kennesaw State University](/school/kennesaw-state-university/majors/) reports [median federal debt of $24,968](/school/kennesaw-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside an average net price of $12,235 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 82 | Clayton State University · Morrow, GA | $57,400 | $8,365 | $7,405 | 68.5% |
|  | [Clayton State University](/school/clayton-state-university/majors/) ranks 82nd on this list, with [median earnings of $57,400](/school/clayton-state-university/outcomes/) four years after completing and an average net price of $8,365. |
| 83 | North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC | $57,392 | $10,846 | $8,223 | 49.9% |
|  | [North Carolina A & T State University](/school/north-carolina-a-t-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $57,392](/school/north-carolina-a-t-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 50%. |
| 84 | Life University · Marietta, GA | $57,278 | $29,791 | $28,151 | 93.0% |
|  | Life University shows median federal debt of $12,374 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and its graduates earn a median of $57,278 four years after completing. |
| 85 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $57,249 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% |
|  | Nova Southeastern University reports median earnings of $57,249 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 256 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 86 | East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN | $57,167 | $15,983 | $12,433 | 86.2% |
|  | [East Tennessee State University](/school/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/) ranks 86th on this list and shows an [average net price of $15,983](/school/east-tennessee-state-university/cost/). |
| 87 | Baylor University · Waco, TX | $57,155 | $41,104 | $22,024 | 51.3% |
|  | [Baylor University](/school/baylor-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Waco, [admits 51% of applicants](/school/baylor-university/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $57,155 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 88 | Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY | $56,999 | $8,191 | $2,603 | 67.7% |
|  | [Northern Kentucky University](/school/northern-kentucky-university/majors/) carries an [average net price of $8,191](/school/northern-kentucky-university/cost/) and ranks 451st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 89 | University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX | $56,787 | $10,542 | $9,439 | 90.0% |
|  | [University of Houston-Downtown](/school/university-of-houston-downtown/majors/) [ranks 73rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-houston-downtown/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $56,787 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 90 | The University of Texas at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX | $56,721 | $10,836 | $7,870 | 86.8% |
|  | [The University of Texas at San Antonio](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/majors/) shows a [median federal debt of $20,991](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside median earnings of $56,721 four years after completing. |
| 91 | West Liberty University · West Liberty, WV | $56,691 | $15,366 | $12,714 | 97.3% |
|  | West Liberty University admits 97% of applicants and reports median earnings of $56,691 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 34 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 92 | Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN | $56,659 | $13,359 | $9,289 | 69.1% |
|  | [Middle Tennessee State University](/school/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/) ranks 92nd on this list and carries an [average net price of $9,289](/school/middle-tennessee-state-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. |
| 93 | University of North Texas · Denton, TX | $56,561 | $15,649 | $12,311 | 72.2% |
|  | [University of North Texas](/school/university-of-north-texas/majors/) reports [median earnings of $56,561](/school/university-of-north-texas/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and ranks 41st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 94 | Athens State University · Athens, AL | $56,511 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
|  | Athens State University shows a median federal debt of $18,051 across all of the school's borrowers who completed, alongside median earnings of $56,511 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 95 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana · Texarkana, TX | $56,504 | $12,997 | $11,002 | 63.5% |
|  | Texas A&M University-Texarkana admits 64% of applicants and reports median earnings of $56,504 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 96 | Campbell University · Buies Creek, NC | $56,463 | $24,516 | $20,751 | 87.2% |
|  | Campbell University ranks 96th on this list and carries a median federal debt of $26,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 97 | Stevenson University · Owings Mills, MD | $56,451 | $26,505 | $15,894 | 78.9% |
|  | Stevenson University reports median earnings of $56,451 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $26,505. |
| 98 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC | $56,388 | $15,435 | $10,357 | 79.6% |
|  | [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/) [admits 80% of applicants](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/admissions/) and reports median federal debt of $21,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 99 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $56,258 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% |
|  | Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private nonprofit university in West Palm Beach, ranks 1354th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 100 | University of Louisville · Louisville, KY | $56,142 | $17,988 | $15,138 | 79.4% |
|  | [University of Louisville](/school/university-of-louisville/majors/) shows [median earnings of $56,142](/school/university-of-louisville/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 132 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 101 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA | $56,019 | $19,151 | $13,056 | 73.3% |
|  | [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/school/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college/majors/) has an [average net price of $19,151](/school/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college/cost/). |
| 102 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $55,828 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
|  | [University of North Florida](/school/university-of-north-florida/majors/) ranks 102nd on this list and reports [median federal debt of $13,710](/school/university-of-north-florida/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 103 | Frostburg State University · Frostburg, MD | $55,718 | $16,715 | $12,129 | 89.2% |
|  | [Frostburg State University](/school/frostburg-state-university/majors/) posts an [admission rate of 89%](/school/frostburg-state-university/admissions/) and median earnings of $55,718 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 104 | Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA | $55,657 | $23,015 | $12,461 | 86.0% |
|  | Christopher Newport University ranks 922nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $23,015. |
| 105 | Texas State University · San Marcos, TX | $55,605 | $16,805 | $12,715 | 89.3% |
|  | [Texas State University](/school/texas-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,605](/school/texas-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 89%. |
| 106 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA | $55,452 | $13,606 | $11,693 | 92.5% |
|  | [Northwestern State University of Louisiana](/school/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/) has an [average net price of $11,693](/school/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a cohort of 70 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 107 | The University of Texas at Tyler · Tyler, TX | $55,434 | $13,323 | $10,307 | 94.0% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Tyler](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler/majors/) shows [median federal debt of $15,875](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed and ranks 161st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 108 | College of Charleston · Charleston, SC | $55,342 | $18,960 | $12,133 | 60.0% |
|  | College of Charleston admits 60% of applicants, and its Biology, General graduates had median earnings of $55,342 four years after completing. |
| 109 | Texas Southern University · Houston, TX | $55,321 | $16,590 | $16,437 | 96.9% |
|  | [Texas Southern University](/school/texas-southern-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,321](/school/texas-southern-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,590. |
| 110 | Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA | $55,304 | $14,638 | $9,739 | 90.4% |
|  | [Old Dominion University](/school/old-dominion-university/majors/) ranks 110th on this list and shows an [average net price of $9,739](/school/old-dominion-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. |
| 111 | Roanoke College · Salem, VA | $55,246 | $24,503 | $15,204 | 83.1% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution in Salem, Roanoke College shows a median federal debt of $27,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed and an admission rate of 83%. |
| 112 | University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL | $55,174 | $18,749 | $16,172 | 88.2% |
|  | [University of Alabama at Birmingham](/school/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/) posts [median earnings of $55,174](/school/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 248 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 113 | Washington College · Chestertown, MD | $55,165 | $27,898 | $17,804 | 56.9% |
|  | Washington College ranks 1242nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $55,165 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 114 | East Texas A&M University · Commerce, TX | $55,100 | $11,841 | $9,709 | 92.2% |
|  | [East Texas A&M University](/school/east-texas-am-university/majors/) shows an [average net price of $11,841](/school/east-texas-am-university/cost/) and a median federal debt of $18,804 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 115 | Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL | $55,097 | $21,293 | $19,602 | 78.4% |
|  | Saint Leo University reports median earnings of $55,097 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, and an admission rate of 78%. |
| 116 | Lipscomb University · Nashville, TN | $54,965 | $24,739 | $20,048 | 67.7% |
|  | Lipscomb University ranks 116th on this list, with median earnings of $54,965 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 117 | Grambling State University · Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $19,809 | $18,666 | 44.9% |
|  | [Grambling State University](/school/grambling-state-university/majors/) shows a [median federal debt of $31,000](/school/grambling-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed and an admission rate of 45%. |
| 118 | University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR | $54,497 | $18,209 | $14,319 | 74.3% |
|  | [University of Arkansas](/school/university-of-arkansas/majors/) reports [median earnings of $54,497](/school/university-of-arkansas/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $14,319 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 119 | Arkansas State University · Jonesboro, AR | $54,441 | $12,366 | $10,098 | 82.3% |
|  | [Arkansas State University](/school/arkansas-state-university/majors/) [ranks 300th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/arkansas-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $12,366. |
| 120 | University of North Georgia · Dahlonega, GA | $54,272 | $9,823 | $6,981 | 67.9% |
|  | [University of North Georgia](/school/university-of-north-georgia/majors/) posts [median earnings of $54,272](/school/university-of-north-georgia/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 145 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 121 | Rogers State University · Claremore, OK | $54,227 | $15,314 | $13,714 | Not reported |
|  | Rogers State University ranks 121st on this list, with median earnings of $54,227 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 122 | Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TX | $54,199 | $14,260 | $10,318 | 94.0% |
|  | [Stephen F Austin State University](/school/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/) [admits 94% of applicants](/school/stephen-f-austin-state-university/admissions/), and a median federal debt of $19,500 sits among its Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 123 | North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC | $54,192 | $15,359 | $13,032 | 87.0% |
|  | [North Carolina Central University](/school/north-carolina-central-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $54,192](/school/north-carolina-central-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $15,359. |
| 124 | University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL | $54,090 | $17,648 | $12,657 | 71.0% |
|  | For [University of South Alabama](/school/university-of-south-alabama/majors/), which ranks 124th on this list, [median earnings of $54,090](/school/university-of-south-alabama/outcomes/) for Biology, General graduates four years after completing accompany an average net price of $17,648. |
| 125 | University of Mount Olive · Mount Olive, NC | $53,986 | $18,853 | $18,227 | 75.8% |
|  | University of Mount Olive admits 76% of applicants, with a median federal debt of $26,384 among its Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 126 | Hood College · Frederick, MD | $53,886 | $20,873 | $12,424 | 77.8% |
|  | Hood College shows an average net price of $12,424 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $53,886 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 127 | Towson University · Towson, MD | $53,793 | $17,413 | $6,962 | 82.0% |
|  | [Towson University](/school/towson-university/majors/) [ranks 114th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/towson-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $53,793 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 128 | University of Memphis · Memphis, TN | $53,784 | $12,397 | $10,607 | 72.0% |
|  | A public university in Memphis, [University of Memphis](/school/university-of-memphis/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/university-of-memphis/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $53,784 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 129 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
|  | [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) posts a [median federal debt of $15,000](/school/university-of-florida/cost/) among its Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside an average net price of $1,982 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 130 | Elizabeth City State University · Elizabeth City, NC | $53,625 | $6,364 | $4,246 | 64.2% |
|  | Elizabeth City State University reports median earnings of $53,625 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $6,364. |
| 131 | Morgan State University · Baltimore, MD | $53,617 | $14,985 | $9,585 | 82.2% |
|  | [Morgan State University](/school/morgan-state-university/majors/) [admits 82% of applicants](/school/morgan-state-university/admissions/), and a median federal debt of $27,000 sits among its Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 132 | The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX | $53,498 | $13,951 | $11,893 | 79.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Arlington](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/majors/) [ranks 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $53,498 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 133 | Virginia State University · Petersburg, VA | $53,398 | $15,840 | $13,220 | 88.6% |
|  | [Virginia State University](/school/virginia-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $53,398](/school/virginia-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $15,840. |
| 134 | Northeastern State University · Tahlequah, OK | $53,387 | $12,710 | $10,598 | 99.6% |
|  | [Northeastern State University](/school/northeastern-state-university/majors/) reports a [median federal debt of $16,250](/school/northeastern-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and an average net price of $12,710. |
| 135 | Elon University · Elon, NC | $53,369 | $41,555 | $26,523 | 66.4% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Elon, Elon University ranks 135th on this list and shows an average net price of $41,555. |
| 136 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $53,352 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
|  | [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/) posts [median earnings of $53,352](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 142 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 137 | University of Dallas · Irving, TX | $53,322 | $22,610 | $12,711 | 53.4% |
|  | University of Dallas ranks 1011th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an admission rate of 53%. |
| 138 | Appalachian State University · Boone, NC | $53,228 | $16,836 | $9,325 | 90.1% |
|  | [Appalachian State University](/school/appalachian-state-university/majors/) reports a [median federal debt of $20,500](/school/appalachian-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and an average net price of $16,836. |
| 139 | Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX | $53,165 | $16,404 | $12,474 | 90.3% |
|  | [Sam Houston State University](/school/sam-houston-state-university/majors/) ranks 139th on this list, with [median earnings of $53,165](/school/sam-houston-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 140 | Texas A & M International University · Laredo, TX | $53,125 | $3,637 | $3,097 | 44.4% |
|  | [Texas A & M International University](/school/texas-a-m-international-university/majors/) carries an [average net price of $3,637,](/school/texas-a-m-international-university/cost/) and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a median federal debt of $16,917. |
| 141 | University of North Alabama · Florence, AL | $52,979 | $12,170 | $9,741 | 87.3% |
|  | University of North Alabama reports median earnings of $52,979 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 87%. |
| 142 | Texas Woman's University · Denton, TX | $52,960 | $11,963 | $9,948 | 96.1% |
|  | [Texas Woman's University](/school/texas-womans-university/majors/) [ranks 118th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/texas-womans-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $11,963. |
| 143 | University of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA | $52,671 | $12,384 | $11,532 | 74.3% |
|  | [University of New Orleans](/school/university-of-new-orleans/majors/) posts [median earnings of $52,671](/school/university-of-new-orleans/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 107 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 144 | Concord University · Athens, WV | $52,670 | $9,966 | $8,021 | 92.6% |
|  | Concord University admits 93% of applicants and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a median federal debt of $22,834. |
| 145 | Catawba College · Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $17,879 | $13,618 | 75.2% |
|  | Catawba College reports $52,583 in median earnings for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 24 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 146 | Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY | $52,487 | $10,990 | $7,087 | 93.9% |
|  | A public university in Bowling Green, [Western Kentucky University](/school/western-kentucky-university/majors/) ranks 146th on this list and shows an [average net price of $10,990](/school/western-kentucky-university/cost/). |
| 147 | Midwestern State University · Wichita Falls, TX | $52,286 | $11,656 | $8,856 | 93.5% |
|  | [Midwestern State University](/school/midwestern-state-university/majors/) [admits 94% of applicants](/school/midwestern-state-university/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $52,286 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 148 | Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA | $52,222 | $15,931 | $13,787 | 55.4% |
|  | [Georgia State University](/school/georgia-state-university/majors/) carries a [median federal debt of $24,000](/school/georgia-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside an admission rate of 55%. |
| 149 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC | $52,194 | $10,965 | $7,305 | 88.5% |
|  | With 175 graduates in the earnings cohort, [University of North Carolina at Greensboro](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/) reports [$52,194 in median earnings](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 150 | University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY | $52,163 | $18,851 | $12,182 | 92.9% |
|  | [University of Kentucky](/school/university-of-kentucky/majors/) [ranks 220th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-kentucky/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and lists an average net price of $18,851. |
| 151 | Lindsey Wilson University · Columbia, KY | $52,009 | $15,070 | $14,745 | Not reported |
|  | Lindsey Wilson University shows a median federal debt of $16,784 across all of its borrowers who completed, and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $52,009 four years after completing. |
| 152 | Hardin-Simmons University · Abilene, TX | $52,005 | $19,555 | $13,822 | 90.0% |
|  | Hardin-Simmons University admits 90% of applicants and reports $52,005 in median earnings for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 153 | Valdosta State University · Valdosta, GA | $51,991 | $10,945 | $9,378 | 72.3% |
|  | [Valdosta State University](/school/valdosta-state-university/majors/) ranks 153rd on this list, with a [median federal debt of $25,441](/school/valdosta-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 154 | Lander University · Greenwood, SC | $51,767 | $15,363 | $11,450 | 81.3% |
|  | Lander University reports $51,767 in median earnings for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $15,363. |
| 155 | Prairie View A & M University · Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $13,570 | $12,120 | 79.3% |
|  | [Prairie View A & M University](/school/prairie-view-a-m-university/majors/) [ranks 115th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/prairie-view-a-m-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 65 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 156 | Francis Marion University · Florence, SC | $51,447 | $11,386 | $9,723 | 86.4% |
|  | Francis Marion University admits 86% of applicants and carries a median federal debt of $27,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 157 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | $51,313 | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% |
|  | [University of Central Florida](/school/university-of-central-florida/majors/) reports [median earnings of $51,313](/school/university-of-central-florida/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $10,411. |
| 158 | McDaniel College · Westminster, MD | $51,307 | $21,916 | $12,210 | 77.9% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution in Westminster, McDaniel College ranks 158th on this list and shows a median federal debt of $21,375 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 159 | Radford University · Radford, VA | $51,266 | $14,578 | $8,965 | 89.5% |
|  | [Radford University](/school/radford-university/majors/) [admits 90% of applicants](/school/radford-university/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $51,266 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 160 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
|  | [Florida State University](/school/florida-state-university/majors/) [ranks 65th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $51,256 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 161 | Coastal Carolina University · Conway, SC | $51,247 | $13,966 | $9,563 | 75.3% |
|  | [Coastal Carolina University](/school/coastal-carolina-university/majors/) lists an [average net price of $9,563](/school/coastal-carolina-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a median federal debt of $24,375 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 162 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | $51,226 | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
|  | [University of Miami](/school/university-of-miami/majors/) reports [median earnings of $51,226](/school/university-of-miami/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 85 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 163 | Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS | $51,221 | $17,595 | $14,332 | 77.6% |
|  | [Mississippi State University](/school/mississippi-state-university/majors/) ranks 163rd on this list and shows an [admission rate of 78%](/school/mississippi-state-university/admissions/). |
| 164 | Thomas More University · Crestview Hills, KY | $51,150 | $21,835 | $15,841 | 90.4% |
|  | Thomas More University reports a median federal debt of $23,596 among Biology, General completers who borrowed and median earnings of $51,150 four years after completing. |
| 165 | Fisk University · Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $32,020 | $27,647 | 37.4% |
|  | Fisk University lists an average net price of $32,020 and a median federal debt of $27,000 across all of the school's borrowers who completed. |
| 166 | University of Central Oklahoma · Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $18,309 | $15,275 | 78.1% |
|  | [University of Central Oklahoma](/school/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/) reports [median earnings of $50,748](/school/university-of-central-oklahoma/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and ranks 338th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 167 | University of Central Arkansas · Conway, AR | $50,742 | $16,511 | $14,656 | 89.5% |
|  | An [average net price of $14,656](/school/university-of-central-arkansas/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 89% are reported by [University of Central Arkansas](/school/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/). |
| 168 | Lamar University · Beaumont, TX | $50,674 | $9,366 | $7,568 | 86.4% |
|  | [Lamar University](/school/lamar-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $50,674](/school/lamar-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $9,366. |
| 169 | Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA | $50,667 | $15,267 | $12,162 | 87.9% |
|  | [Georgia Southern University](/school/georgia-southern-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $50,667](/school/georgia-southern-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 205 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 170 | Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA | $50,666 | $29,357 | $30,667 | 99.0% |
|  | [Liberty University](/school/liberty-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Lynchburg, ranks 170th on this list and shows an [admission rate of 99%](/school/liberty-university/admissions/). |
| 171 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN | $50,597 | $14,265 | $9,876 | 81.1% |
|  | [The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/majors/) carries an [average net price of $14,265](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/cost/) and a median federal debt of $19,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 172 | Winthrop University · Rock Hill, SC | $50,536 | $15,343 | $12,608 | 79.3% |
|  | Winthrop University ranks 696th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $50,536 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 173 | Schreiner University · Kerrville, TX | $50,514 | $21,507 | $17,863 | 88.2% |
|  | Schreiner University posts an average net price of $17,863 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a school-wide median federal debt of $23,250 across all of its borrowers who completed. |
| 174 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $50,447 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% |
|  | [Stetson University](/school/stetson-university/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/stetson-university/admissions/) and lists median earnings of $50,447 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 175 | University of the Incarnate Word · San Antonio, TX | $50,389 | $22,775 | $19,260 | 98.1% |
|  | [University of the Incarnate Word](/school/university-of-the-incarnate-word/majors/) ranks 175th on this list, with a [median federal debt of $27,000](/school/university-of-the-incarnate-word/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 176 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, TX | $50,181 | $15,225 | $11,445 | 88.6% |
|  | [Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi](/school/texas-a-m-university-corpus-christi/majors/) reports [median earnings of $50,181](/school/texas-a-m-university-corpus-christi/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $15,225. |
| 177 | Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC | $50,180 | $13,315 | $8,816 | 81.8% |
|  | [Western Carolina University](/school/western-carolina-university/majors/) [ranks 343rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/western-carolina-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $8,816 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 178 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff · Pine Bluff, AR | $50,141 | $12,653 | $12,302 | 41.2% |
|  | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of applicants and reports a median federal debt of $20,349 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 179 | Rhodes College · Memphis, TN | $50,036 | $28,585 | $15,770 | 50.4% |
|  | Rhodes College, a private nonprofit university in Memphis, reports median earnings of $50,036 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 180 | Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA | $49,951 | $13,154 | $10,507 | 99.3% |
|  | [Southeastern Louisiana University](/school/southeastern-louisiana-university/majors/) ranks 180th on this list and shows an [admission rate of 99%](/school/southeastern-louisiana-university/admissions/), with 121 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 181 | Austin College · Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $21,107 | $16,528 | 47.7% |
|  | Austin College reports median earnings of $49,875 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside a median federal debt of $24,277 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 182 | Longwood University · Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $19,066 | $11,896 | 90.2% |
|  | Longwood University admits 90% of applicants and shows an average net price of $11,896 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 183 | William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA | $49,644 | $19,096 | $3,106 | 34.1% |
|  | [William & Mary](/school/william-mary/majors/) [ranks 197th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/william-mary/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $49,644. |
| 184 | Hampton University · Hampton, VA | $49,539 | $25,319 | $32,101 | 62.3% |
|  | Hampton University, a private nonprofit university in Hampton, reports median earnings of $49,539 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 185 | Young Harris College · Young Harris, GA | $49,532 | $22,034 | $19,721 | 62.6% |
|  | Young Harris College carries a median federal debt of $23,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and its graduates four years after completing earned a median of $49,532. |
| 186 | Albany State University · Albany, GA | $49,440 | $11,898 | $10,693 | Not reported |
|  | [Albany State University](/school/albany-state-university/majors/) ranks 186th on this list, with an [average net price of $11,898](/school/albany-state-university/cost/) and a median federal debt of $28,408 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 187 | The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX | $49,396 | $9,403 | $7,863 | 99.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas at El Paso](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/majors/) [admits 100% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $49,396 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 188 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | $49,395 | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% |
|  | [University of South Florida](/school/university-of-south-florida/majors/) [ranks 63rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-south-florida/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $49,395. |
| 189 | Mississippi Christian University · Clinton, MS | $49,370 | $27,712 | $25,984 | 29.1% |
|  | Mississippi Christian University shows an average net price of $25,984 for families earning under $30,000, alongside median earnings of $49,370 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 190 | Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $14,246 | $9,815 | 76.1% |
|  | [Tennessee Technological University](/school/tennessee-technological-university/majors/) reports a [median federal debt of $15,500](/school/tennessee-technological-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and its graduates four years after completing earned a median of $49,220. |
| 191 | East Central University · Ada, OK | $49,124 | $8,683 | $8,151 | 58.2% |
|  | [East Central University](/school/east-central-university/majors/) [admits 58% of applicants](/school/east-central-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $49,124 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 192 | Austin Peay State University · Clarksville, TN | $48,991 | $9,735 | $7,588 | 96.4% |
|  | [Austin Peay State University](/school/austin-peay-state-university/majors/) ranks 192nd on this list, with an [average net price of $7,588](/school/austin-peay-state-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. |
| 193 | Angelo State University · San Angelo, TX | $48,938 | $15,091 | $12,008 | 83.0% |
|  | [Angelo State University](/school/angelo-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $48,938](/school/angelo-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 49 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 194 | Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TX | $48,915 | $16,442 | $16,236 | Not reported |
|  | A private nonprofit university in San Antonio, [Our Lady of the Lake University](/school/our-lady-of-the-lake-university/majors/) ranks 194th on this list and shows a [median federal debt of $27,750](/school/our-lady-of-the-lake-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 195 | Fayetteville State University · Fayetteville, NC | $48,881 | $7,892 | $6,233 | 82.2% |
|  | [Fayetteville State University](/school/fayetteville-state-university/majors/) [admits 82% of applicants](/school/fayetteville-state-university/admissions/) and posts an average net price of $7,892. |
| 196 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, AR | $48,606 | $17,248 | $15,195 | 58.8% |
|  | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](/school/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock/majors/) [ranks 466th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $48,606 four years after completing. |
| 197 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $48,576 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
|  | With 116 graduates in the earnings cohort, [University of West Florida](/school/university-of-west-florida/majors/) reports [median earnings of $48,576](/school/university-of-west-florida/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 198 | Jacksonville State University · Jacksonville, AL | $48,523 | $14,279 | $12,472 | 77.7% |
|  | [Jacksonville State University](/school/jacksonville-state-university/majors/) carries a [median federal debt of $20,896](/school/jacksonville-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed and an admission rate of 78%. |
| 199 | Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $17,674 | $15,304 | 77.2% |
|  | Gardner-Webb University ranks 823rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $17,674. |
| 200 | Murray State University · Murray, KY | $48,370 | $9,096 | $6,242 | 85.7% |
|  | [Murray State University](/school/murray-state-university/majors/) shows [median earnings of $48,370](/school/murray-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $6,242 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 201 | Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY | $48,327 | $11,040 | $8,591 | 77.6% |
|  | [Eastern Kentucky University](/school/eastern-kentucky-university/majors/) [admits 78% of applicants](/school/eastern-kentucky-university/admissions/) and its Biology, General graduates earned a median of $48,327 four years after completing. |
| 202 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NC | $48,285 | $10,260 | $7,919 | 93.3% |
|  | [University of North Carolina at Pembroke](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-pembroke/majors/) [ranks 455th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-pembroke/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a median federal debt of $26,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 203 | University of South Carolina-Upstate · Spartanburg, SC | $48,139 | $13,557 | $11,618 | 67.3% |
|  | An [admission rate of 67%](/school/university-of-south-carolina-upstate/admissions/) and median earnings of $48,139 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing mark [University of South Carolina-Upstate](/school/university-of-south-carolina-upstate/majors/)'s profile. |
| 204 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $4,831 | $3,785 | 94.2% |
|  | [The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley](/school/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/) [ranks 11th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $3,785 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 205 | Southern Wesleyan University · Central, SC | $47,882 | $15,464 | $14,084 | 99.5% |
|  | Southern Wesleyan University reports $47,882 in median earnings for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 13 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 206 | Columbus State University · Columbus, GA | $47,819 | $13,115 | $11,271 | 99.1% |
|  | [Columbus State University](/school/columbus-state-university/majors/) ranks 206th on this list and posts an [admission rate of 99%](/school/columbus-state-university/admissions/). |
| 207 | Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL | $47,814 | $38,071 | $29,615 | 75.8% |
|  | Eckerd College, a private nonprofit college in Saint Petersburg, shows median federal debt of $27,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 208 | Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TX | $47,795 | $20,783 | $15,574 | 89.6% |
|  | [Tarleton State University](/school/tarleton-state-university/majors/) reports [$47,795 in median earnings](/school/tarleton-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,783. |
| 209 | Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA | $47,777 | $39,949 | $16,126 | 14.0% |
|  | [Tulane University of Louisiana](/school/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/) [admits 14% of applicants](/school/tulane-university-of-louisiana/admissions/) and ranks 996th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 210 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $47,707 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
|  | [Florida Atlantic University](/school/florida-atlantic-university/majors/) reports [$47,707 in median earnings](/school/florida-atlantic-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 491 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 211 | The University of the South · Sewanee, TN | $47,695 | $27,872 | $10,485 | 56.9% |
|  | The University of the South ranks 211th on this list and shows an average net price of $27,872. |
| 212 | Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC | $47,527 | $13,479 | $11,463 | 78.3% |
|  | [Winston-Salem State University](/school/winston-salem-state-university/majors/) reports [median federal debt of $26,000](/school/winston-salem-state-university/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside earnings of $47,527 four years after completing. |
| 213 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University · Goodwell, OK | $47,464 | $7,413 | $7,302 | Not reported |
|  | Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranks 213th on this list and posts an average net price of $7,413. |
| 214 | University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, NC | $47,302 | $12,250 | $8,219 | 91.9% |
|  | University of North Carolina Asheville admits 92% of applicants and reports $47,302 in median earnings for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 215 | University of West Georgia · Carrollton, GA | $47,252 | $12,786 | $10,339 | 51.6% |
|  | Median federal debt among Biology, General completers who borrowed is $25,250 at [University of West Georgia](/school/university-of-west-georgia/majors/), which ranks 215th on this list. |
| 216 | Dalton State College · Dalton, GA | $47,218 | $5,012 | $3,962 | Not reported |
|  | [Dalton State College](/school/dalton-state-college/majors/) reports [$47,218 in median earnings](/school/dalton-state-college/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $5,012. |
| 217 | Troy University · Troy, AL | $46,934 | $16,527 | $12,656 | 96.0% |
|  | Troy University reports median earnings of $46,934 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside a median federal debt of $23,875 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 218 | St. Mary's University · San Antonio, TX | $46,873 | $21,145 | $18,352 | 97.8% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in San Antonio, St. Mary's University admits 98% of applicants and posts an average net price of $21,145. |
| 219 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | $46,718 | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% |
|  | [Florida International University](/school/florida-international-university/majors/) [ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-international-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows median earnings of $46,718 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 220 | William Carey University · Hattiesburg, MS | $46,598 | $14,258 | $12,224 | 60.3% |
|  | William Carey University carries a median federal debt of $15,961 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, with median earnings of $46,598 four years after completing. |
| 221 | Charleston Southern University · Charleston, SC | $46,399 | $21,666 | $20,145 | 96.5% |
|  | With an admission rate of 96%, Charleston Southern University reports median earnings of $46,399 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 222 | Alabama State University · Montgomery, AL | $46,370 | $20,435 | $19,711 | 97.6% |
|  | Alabama State University ranks 222nd on this list and reports an average net price of $19,711 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 223 | Delta State University · Cleveland, MS | $46,266 | $13,540 | $12,223 | 100.0% |
|  | Delta State University admits 100% of applicants and posts median earnings of $46,266 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 224 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College · Tifton, GA | $46,194 | $6,842 | $4,323 | 75.7% |
|  | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College reports an average net price of $4,323 for families earning under $30,000, alongside median earnings of $46,194 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 225 | University of the Ozarks · Clarksville, AR | $46,151 | $17,360 | $14,664 | 59.5% |
|  | University of the Ozarks ranks 1156th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries a median federal debt of $19,750 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 226 | University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL | $45,992 | $18,796 | $16,192 | 68.6% |
|  | A [median federal debt of $19,736](/school/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/cost/) among Biology, General completers who borrowed accompanies median earnings of $45,992 for Biology, General graduates four years after completing at [University of Alabama in Huntsville](/school/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/majors/). |
| 227 | Savannah State University · Savannah, GA | $45,983 | $8,172 | $6,739 | Not reported |
|  | Savannah State University ranks 378th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $8,172. |
| 228 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio · San Antonio, TX | $45,920 | $11,196 | $9,596 | 92.8% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-San Antonio](/school/texas-am-university-san-antonio/majors/) [admits 93% of applicants](/school/texas-am-university-san-antonio/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $45,920 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 229 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University · Durant, OK | $45,800 | $8,039 | $5,193 | 76.4% |
|  | [Southeastern Oklahoma State University](/school/southeastern-oklahoma-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $45,800](/school/southeastern-oklahoma-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $8,039. |
| 230 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport · Shreveport, LA | $45,759 | $7,022 | $5,680 | 50.6% |
|  | Louisiana State University-Shreveport shows median federal debt of $22,969 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and its graduates earn a median of $45,759 four years after completing. |
| 231 | University of South Carolina Beaufort · Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $14,656 | $11,397 | 72.5% |
|  | University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks 231st on this list, with a cohort of 46 graduates in the earnings cohort and an admission rate of 72%. |
| 232 | University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $21,708 | $19,867 | 99.1% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 99%](/school/university-of-southern-mississippi/admissions/), [University of Southern Mississippi](/school/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/) reports median earnings of $45,471 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 233 | Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $37,702 | $37,356 | 64.2% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University reports median earnings of $45,413 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 234 | University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC | $45,363 | $11,641 | $8,987 | 78.5% |
|  | University of South Carolina Aiken carries an average net price of $8,987 for families earning under $30,000, and its admission rate stands at 79%. |
| 235 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $45,173 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% |
|  | [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/majors/) [ranks 163rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates earn a median of $45,173 four years after completing. |
| 236 | Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA | $45,142 | $12,947 | $10,714 | 90.8% |
|  | With a cohort of 47 graduates in the earnings cohort, [Nicholls State University](/school/nicholls-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $45,142](/school/nicholls-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 237 | Southern University and A & M College · Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $20,077 | $19,047 | 35.1% |
|  | Southern University and A & M College shows median federal debt of $29,067 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside an average net price of $19,047 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 238 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus · Magnolia, AR | $44,873 | $14,027 | $13,187 | 75.3% |
|  | An average net price of $14,027 and median earnings of $44,873 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing are reported by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. |
| 239 | Marshall University · Huntington, WV | $44,836 | $7,502 | $4,648 | 95.7% |
|  | [Marshall University](/school/marshall-university/majors/) ranks 239th on this list, with an [average net price of $7,502](/school/marshall-university/cost/) and a cohort of 86 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 240 | Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA | $44,350 | $14,810 | $14,771 | 78.9% |
|  | Southern University at New Orleans reports median earnings of $44,350 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, and its school-wide median federal debt is $31,000 across all borrowers who completed. |
| 241 | Alabama A & M University · Normal, AL | $44,145 | $17,621 | $16,500 | 58.0% |
|  | [Alabama A & M University](/school/alabama-a-m-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $44,145](/school/alabama-a-m-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,621. |
| 242 | Randolph College · Lynchburg, VA | $44,118 | $15,921 | $13,048 | 93.7% |
|  | Randolph College, a private nonprofit institution in Lynchburg, ranks 242nd on this list and carries an admission rate of 94%. |
| 243 | University of St Thomas · Houston, TX | $43,542 | $19,359 | $18,441 | 89.9% |
|  | University of St Thomas reports median earnings of $43,542 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, and median federal debt of $17,250 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 244 | Lane College · Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $10,904 | $10,904 | Not reported |
|  | Lane College posts an average net price of $10,904 and median federal debt of $33,691 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 245 | West Texas A & M University · Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $19,487 | $16,525 | 98.7% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 99%](/school/west-texas-a-m-university/admissions/), [West Texas A & M University](/school/west-texas-a-m-university/majors/) reports median earnings of $43,403 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 246 | Auburn University at Montgomery · Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $13,224 | $11,706 | 91.6% |
|  | Auburn University at Montgomery ranks 246th on this list and shows an average net price of $13,224 alongside median earnings of $42,965 four years after completing. |
| 247 | Xavier University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $17,127 | $14,405 | 69.0% |
|  | [Xavier University of Louisiana](/school/xavier-university-of-louisiana/majors/) reports [median earnings of $42,938](/school/xavier-university-of-louisiana/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 122 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 248 | Johnson C Smith University · Charlotte, NC | $42,595 | $20,894 | $19,940 | 45.2% |
|  | Johnson C Smith University admits 45% of applicants and reports median federal debt of $26,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 249 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville · Kingsville, TX | $42,405 | $12,090 | $10,207 | 90.9% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-Kingsville](/school/texas-am-university-kingsville/majors/) [ranks 281st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/texas-am-university-kingsville/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates have median earnings of $42,405 four years after completing. |
| 250 | The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX | $41,565 | $12,723 | $11,930 | 94.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas Permian Basin](/school/the-university-of-texas-permian-basin/majors/) reports an [average net price of $12,723](/school/the-university-of-texas-permian-basin/cost/) and median earnings of $41,565 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 251 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $13,530 | $11,157 | 87.0% |
|  | [University of Louisiana at Lafayette](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/) reports [median earnings of $41,323](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 118 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 252 | Tuskegee University · Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $35,013 | $34,324 | 48.7% |
|  | Tuskegee University carries an average net price of $35,013 and median federal debt of $30,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 253 | Alcorn State University · Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $13,265 | $12,613 | 45.3% |
|  | [Alcorn State University](/school/alcorn-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $40,379](/school/alcorn-state-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,265. |
| 254 | Virginia Union University · Richmond, VA | $40,032 | $13,235 | $11,424 | 98.0% |
|  | Virginia Union University admits 98% of applicants and its Biology, General completers who borrowed left with a median federal debt of $31,000. |
| 255 | Livingstone College · Salisbury, NC | $40,017 | $13,479 | $13,860 | 59.3% |
|  | Livingstone College ranks 1117th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $40,017. |
| 256 | Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL | $38,783 | $44,089 | $40,711 | 73.5% |
|  | Lynn University shows an average net price of $44,089 and median federal debt of $19,500 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 257 | Coppin State University · Baltimore, MD | $38,289 | $9,977 | $7,714 | 45.8% |
|  | Coppin State University, a public university in Baltimore, reports median earnings of $38,289 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 258 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina · Charleston, SC | $38,289 | $20,723 | $15,430 | 22.7% |
|  | [Citadel Military College of South Carolina](/school/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/majors/) [admits 23% of applicants](/school/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/admissions/) and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $38,289. |
| 259 | Jackson State University · Jackson, MS | $38,027 | $23,836 | $22,869 | 93.2% |
|  | Jackson State University reports median earnings of $38,027 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 137 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 260 | South Carolina State University · Orangeburg, SC | $37,940 | $18,097 | $16,846 | 82.6% |
|  | South Carolina State University shows median federal debt of $30,450 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, and an average net price of $18,097. |
| 261 | Texas College · Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $10,958 | $9,639 | Not reported |
|  | Texas College ranks 612th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Biology, General graduates four years after completing earned a median of $37,296. |
| 262 | Dillard University · New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $22,094 | $19,819 | 41.9% |
|  | Dillard University admits 42% of applicants and reports median federal debt of $31,000 among Biology, General completers who borrowed. |
| 263 | Benedict College · Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $18,250 | $17,177 | 95.7% |
|  | Benedict College reports median earnings of $36,966 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $18,250. |
| 264 | Texas A&M University-Victoria · Victoria, TX | $36,674 | $8,109 | $5,317 | 95.9% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-Victoria](/school/texas-am-university-victoria/majors/), a public university in Victoria, shows an [average net price of $8,109](/school/texas-am-university-victoria/cost/) and admits 96% of applicants. |
| 265 | Claflin University · Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $17,800 | $16,354 | 64.9% |
|  | Claflin University reports median earnings of $35,502 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average annual net price of $17,800. |
| 266 | Shepherd University · Shepherdstown, WV | $35,416 | $11,363 | $7,906 | 96.8% |
|  | Shepherd University admits 97% of applicants and carries an average annual net price of $11,363. |
| 267 | Guilford College · Greensboro, NC | No published median | $22,270 | $18,367 | 80.0% |
|  | Guilford College ranks 267th on this list and posts an average annual net price of $22,270. |
| 268 | Morehouse College · Atlanta, GA | $34,866 | $39,013 | $36,359 | 44.0% |
|  | Morehouse College shows median federal debt of $23,598 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, with median earnings of $34,866 four years after completing. |
| 269 | Cameron University · Lawton, OK | $34,533 | $10,912 | $8,752 | Not reported |
|  | Graduates across all fields who borrowed at Cameron University left with a median of $21,500 in federal loans, and the school's Biology, General graduates earned a median of $34,533 four years after completing. |
| 270 | The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC | $33,993 | $29,561 | $17,358 | 82.8% |
|  | The Catholic University of America has an Azimuth composite rank of 1029th among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $33,993 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 271 | Freed-Hardeman University · Henderson, TN | $33,993 | $21,574 | $20,988 | 59.7% |
|  | Freed-Hardeman University has an admission rate of 60% and an average net price of $21,574. |
| 272 | Rust College · Holly Springs, MS | $33,981 | $12,587 | $12,546 | 48.7% |
|  | Rust College reports median federal debt of $24,696 among Biology, General completers who borrowed, alongside median earnings of $33,981 four years after completing. |
| 273 | University of Louisiana at Monroe · Monroe, LA | $33,429 | $13,466 | $11,490 | 84.8% |
|  | [University of Louisiana at Monroe](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe/majors/) has an [Azimuth composite rank of 464th](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows median earnings of $33,429 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 274 | Berea College · Berea, KY | $32,729 | $6,106 | $5,428 | 19.3% |
|  | [Berea College](/school/berea-college/majors/) [admits 19% of applicants](/school/berea-college/admissions/) and reports median federal debt of $3,591 across all of Berea College's borrowers who completed. |
| 275 | University of Montevallo · Montevallo, AL | $32,569 | $17,683 | $14,471 | 53.9% |
|  | University of Montevallo posts an average net price of $17,683 and median earnings of $32,569 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 276 | Notre Dame of Maryland University · Baltimore, MD | $31,839 | $19,169 | $11,843 | 82.2% |
|  | Notre Dame of Maryland University reports median earnings of $31,839 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with an average annual net price of $19,169. |
| 277 | American University · Washington, DC | $30,771 | $41,943 | $23,233 | 62.0% |
|  | [American University](/school/american-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $30,771](/school/american-university/outcomes/) for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 27. |
| 278 | Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD | $30,409 | $18,809 | $428 | 6.4% |
|  | [Johns Hopkins University](/school/johns-hopkins-university/majors/) [admits 6% of applicants](/school/johns-hopkins-university/admissions/) and carries an average net price of $18,809. |
| 279 | Erskine College · Due West, SC | $29,685 | $16,525 | $14,555 | 62.7% |
|  | Erskine College ranks 1054th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an admission rate of 63%. |
| 280 | Ave Maria University · Ave Maria, FL | $29,250 | $24,860 | $18,761 | 41.4% |
|  | Ave Maria University posts median earnings of $29,250 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $24,860. |
| 281 | Allen University · Columbia, SC | $29,249 | $10,972 | $10,553 | 72.5% |
|  | Allen University carries a median federal debt of $30,650 among Biology, General completers who borrowed and an average net price of $10,972. |
| 282 | Cumberland University · Lebanon, TN | $28,960 | $18,759 | $17,882 | 67.3% |
|  | [Cumberland University](/school/cumberland-university/majors/) reports an [admission rate of 67%](/school/cumberland-university/admissions/) and median earnings of $28,960 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 283 | Transylvania University · Lexington, KY | $28,960 | $21,913 | $14,551 | 86.6% |
|  | Transylvania University shows median earnings of $28,960 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 28. |
| 284 | Sweet Briar College · Sweet Briar, VA | $28,212 | $17,758 | $11,734 | 75.5% |
|  | Sweet Briar College carries an average net price of $17,758 and ranks 1095th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 285 | Mary Baldwin University · Staunton, VA | $28,055 | $12,756 | $12,717 | Not reported |
|  | Mary Baldwin University reports an average net price of $12,756 and median earnings of $28,055 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 286 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta, GA | $27,476 | $12,116 | $7,666 | 14.1% |
|  | [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/school/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/majors/) [admits 14% of applicants](/school/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/admissions/) and ranks 49th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 287 | Concordia University Texas · Austin, TX | $27,476 | $23,131 | $18,764 | 91.3% |
|  | Concordia University Texas posts median earnings of $27,476 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 8. |
| 288 | Barton College · Wilson, NC | $27,476 | $23,626 | $19,641 | 94.2% |
|  | Barton College carries an admission rate of 94% and an average net price of $23,626. |
| 289 | Texas Lutheran University · Seguin, TX | $26,739 | $24,654 | $20,512 | 95.7% |
|  | Texas Lutheran University reports median earnings of $26,739 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 19. |
| 290 | Mars Hill University · Mars Hill, NC | $26,739 | $19,910 | $17,021 | 67.9% |
|  | Mars Hill University admits 68% of applicants and posts an average net price of $19,910. |
| 291 | Bennett College · Greensboro, NC | $25,967 | $28,299 | $27,576 | 50.7% |
|  | Bennett College ranks 795th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $25,967 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 292 | Gallaudet University · Washington, DC | $25,194 | $15,845 | $14,129 | 58.1% |
|  | Gallaudet University, a private nonprofit university in Washington, has an average net price of $15,845 and an admission rate of 58%. |
| 293 | St. Thomas University · Miami Gardens, FL | $25,194 | $26,312 | $24,657 | 97.9% |
|  | St. Thomas University reports median earnings of $25,194 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 10. |
| 294 | Florida Institute of Technology · Melbourne, FL | $24,615 | $35,639 | $29,108 | 57.7% |
|  | [Florida Institute of Technology](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/majors/) has an [average net price of $35,639](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/cost/) and an admission rate of 58%. |
| 295 | Chowan University · Murfreesboro, NC | $24,615 | $14,086 | $13,726 | 68.8% |
|  | Chowan University ranks 295th on this list and reports median earnings of $24,615 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 296 | Thomas University · Thomasville, GA | $24,421 | $18,499 | $15,640 | 38.3% |
|  | Thomas University admits 38% of applicants and posts an average net price of $18,499. |
| 297 | Piedmont University · Demorest, GA | $23,649 | $20,599 | $15,416 | 93.3% |
|  | Piedmont University reports median earnings of $23,649 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with a cohort of 5. |
| 298 | Rollins College · Winter Park, FL | $23,579 | $34,732 | $27,177 | 47.5% |
|  | [Rollins College](/school/rollins-college/majors/) [ranks 1079th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/rollins-college/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an average net price of $34,732. |
| 299 | Bellarmine University · Louisville, KY | $23,456 | $21,499 | $18,430 | 86.1% |
|  | Bellarmine University admits 86% of applicants and reports median earnings of $23,456 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 300 | Centre College · Danville, KY | $22,771 | $20,781 | $11,364 | 54.4% |
|  | [Centre College](/school/centre-college/majors/) has an [average net price of $20,781](/school/centre-college/cost/) and an admission rate of 54%. |
| 301 | Shorter University · Rome, GA | $22,424 | $16,646 | $15,929 | 96.5% |
|  | Shorter University reports median earnings of $22,424 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 11 graduates in the earnings cohort. |
| 302 | Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA | $21,964 | $10,338 | $9,017 | 65.9% |
|  | Fort Valley State University, a public university in Fort Valley, carries an average net price of $10,338 and an admission rate of 66%. |
| 303 | Oglethorpe University · Atlanta, GA | $21,052 | $19,509 | $16,207 | 88.5% |
|  | Oglethorpe University admits 88% of applicants and ranks 1337th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 304 | Houston Christian University · Houston, TX | $20,140 | $20,629 | $17,933 | 84.4% |
|  | Houston Christian University posts median earnings of $20,140 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,629. |
| 305 | Tusculum University · Greeneville, TN | $20,140 | $21,131 | $20,766 | 72.2% |
|  | Tusculum University has an average net price of $20,766 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 305th on this list. |
| 306 | Hollins University · Roanoke, VA | $20,140 | $20,896 | $17,511 | 68.0% |
|  | Hollins University reports median earnings of $20,140 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, from a cohort of 13. |
| 307 | Virginia Wesleyan University · Virginia Beach, VA | $20,140 | $19,676 | $14,080 | 72.9% |
|  | Virginia Wesleyan University admits 73% of applicants and carries an average net price of $19,676. |
| 308 | Presbyterian College · Clinton, SC | $16,663 | $20,528 | $18,277 | 68.4% |
|  | Presbyterian College ranks 902nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $16,663 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing. |
| 309 | Queens University of Charlotte · Charlotte, NC | $16,169 | $30,857 | $22,792 | 62.1% |
|  | Queens University of Charlotte posts median earnings of $16,169 for its Biology, General graduates four years after completing, with 10 graduates in the earnings cohort. |

## How this list is ordered

Programs are ordered by the median earnings of their Biology, General graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only programs with a reported earnings cohort in the South appear. The figure captures federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled four years after finishing. For 41 of the 309 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 308 schools with a published figure. Duke University leads at $83,192, just $139 ahead of Auburn University at $83,053, while the spread from top to bottom reaches $67,023.

## Related rankings

-   [Best Colleges in the South](/rankings/best-colleges-in-the-south/)
-   [Best Biology, General Programs in the Midwest](/rankings/best-biology-general-programs-in-the-midwest/)
-   [Best Biology, General Programs in the West](/rankings/best-biology-general-programs-in-the-west/)
-   Biology, General Programs in the Northeast
-   Biological Sciences Colleges in the South for Social Mobility
-   Biological Sciences Colleges in the South