Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL
$26,871Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,814Median earnings 4 years after
$33,830Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Eckerd College earn a median of $26,871 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 $27,000, about 100% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $37,741 | $32,739 |
| Miami Dade College Miami | $34,568 | — |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $34,287 | $33,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee | $34,012 | $27,251 |
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $32,909 | $25,000 |
| Barry University Miami | $32,556 | $29,750 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers | $29,635 | $21,814 |
| Florida Southern College Lakeland | $29,222 | $27,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | $28,991 | $19,500 |
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | $28,764 | $24,125 |
| University of West Florida Pensacola | $28,237 | $18,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $27,676 | $16,028 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $27,034 | $18,273 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $26,964 | $13,710 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $26,140 | $20,528 |
Other programs at Eckerd College
- Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$34,621 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$33,544 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$33,153 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$31,596 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,526 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$25,930 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$25,709 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor's degree
$21,980 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$20,191 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$24,653 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$45,768 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$48,571
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Eckerd College make?
The median salary is $26,871 one year after graduation and $33,830 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.