Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · North Park University · Chicago, IL
$33,592Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,253Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
31Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at North Park University earn a median of $33,592 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 $25,500, about 76% 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 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $33,380 | $27,000 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $32,844 | $27,000 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $32,691 | $22,133 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $31,964 | $25,000 |
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$62,972
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from North Park University make?
The median salary is $33,592 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.