Biology, General

Doctoral degree · University of California-San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

CIP 26.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$96,962Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Biology, General at University of California-San Francisco earn a median of $96,962. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,983 four years after graduating (middle half: $66,390–$139,917).

Biology, General (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of California-San Diego La Jolla	$80,294	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from University of California-San Francisco make?

The median salary is $96,962.

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