Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 26.01

$38,970Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,999Median earnings 4 years after
$56,236Median earnings 5 years after
$20,852Median federal debt
68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $38,970 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 $20,852, about 54% of first-year earnings.

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$31,360$22,250
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$29,945$20,822
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$29,253$27,000
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
$28,699$20,191
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$27,786$17,500
University of Louisville
Louisville
$27,123$19,500
Berea College
Berea
$26,744—
Murray State University
Murray
$25,914$24,033
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$25,672$23,327
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills
$23,426$23,596
Morehead State University
Morehead
$22,572$18,788

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Northern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $38,970 one year after graduation and $56,236 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,852.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.