Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Athens State University · Athens, AL

CIP 26.01

$36,907Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,511Median earnings 4 years after
$58,894Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Athens State University earn a median of $36,907 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199).

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$36,775$19,736
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$33,236$20,896
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
$31,385$26,500
University of North Alabama
Florence
$30,593$20,205
Alabama State University
Montgomery
$30,174$31,000
Troy University
Troy
$30,057$23,875
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$30,019$27,000
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$29,848$23,905
Alabama A & M University
Normal
$29,098$27,011
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$28,127$21,250
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$25,950$26,000
Auburn University
Auburn
$22,132$23,250
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
$14,102$30,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Athens State University make?

The median salary is $36,907 one year after graduation and $58,894 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.