Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Sonoma State University · Rohnert Park, CA
$34,074Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,345Median earnings 4 years after
$73,611Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
97Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Sonoma State University earn a median of $34,074 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). Median debt is $19,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego San Diego | $54,223 | $23,118 |
| Northeastern University Oakland Oakland | $45,494 | $24,802 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $44,370 | $18,272 |
| Dominican University of California San Rafael | $39,548 | $27,000 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $38,527 | $23,750 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $38,423 | $23,125 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $38,344 | $18,375 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $37,651 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $37,192 | $14,900 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $37,120 | $17,600 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $36,642 | $13,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $36,270 | $19,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $36,259 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $36,140 | $18,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $35,638 | $23,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Sonoma State University make?
The median salary is $34,074 one year after graduation and $73,611 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.