Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN
$38,242Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,512Median earnings 4 years after
$50,867Median earnings 5 years after
$23,449Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Indiana University-South Bend earn a median of $38,242 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 $23,449, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $43,656 | $21,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $40,145 | $19,500 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $39,909 | $27,000 |
| Trine University Angola | $39,067 | $22,625 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $38,985 | $21,911 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $36,500 | $19,500 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $36,343 | $20,500 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $36,161 | $21,875 |
| Marian University Indianapolis | $35,938 | $24,158 |
| Indiana University-Southeast New Albany | $35,707 | $23,118 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $34,248 | $23,229 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $33,155 | $23,120 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $32,876 | $20,750 |
| Hanover College Hanover | $31,321 | $27,000 |
| Franklin College Franklin | $30,969 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Indiana University-South Bend make?
The median salary is $38,242 one year after graduation and $50,867 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,449.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.