undergraduate
General biology
Best schools with general biology
What is a general biology major?
Biology students focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and are prepared for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.
How much do general biology majors make?
median average salary
$80,000/yr
The national average salary for general biology graduates in the United States is $80,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $250,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $27,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, general biology graduates typically make between $48,000 and $135,000 per year.
How popular is general biology as a major?
Each year, around 82,100 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 6,360 students obtain an associate degree in general biology. In 2021, 87,273 students received a bachelor's degree and 8,569 students received an associate degree. This is 5% more general biology majors than there were in 2020. General biology is one of the most popular majors within biology.
