Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Knox College · Galesburg, IL
$31,203Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,231Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,970Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Knox College earn a median of $31,203 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 $26,970, about 86% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University University Park | $43,641 | $19,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,392 | $13,075 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $38,137 | $22,500 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $38,067 | $21,500 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $37,977 | $22,114 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $36,337 | $20,989 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $35,948 | $24,840 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $35,275 | $13,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $34,052 | $27,000 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $33,908 | $24,535 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $33,882 | $18,661 |
| North Park University Chicago | $33,592 | $25,500 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $33,380 | $27,000 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $32,844 | $27,000 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $32,691 | $22,133 |
Other programs at Knox College
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$28,757 - Sociology and AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$26,350 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$23,222 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$15,466 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$76,977 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$33,023 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$49,423 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
— - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,002 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$54,341 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$40,462 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Knox College make?
The median salary is $31,203 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,970.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.