Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Hope College · Holland, MI
$35,430Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,538Median earnings 4 years after
$52,442Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Hope College earn a median of $35,430 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 76% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna University Livonia | $46,127 | $24,248 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $40,959 | $24,250 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $35,955 | $25,060 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $35,216 | $24,865 |
| The University of Olivet Olivet | $34,415 | $27,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $32,586 | $23,357 |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids | $31,787 | $24,451 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids | $29,996 | $19,682 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $29,792 | $27,000 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $27,497 | $24,200 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $27,334 | $23,250 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $26,888 | $18,762 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette | $26,818 | $24,624 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $26,707 | $24,250 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $26,435 | $25,175 |
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$21,199
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Hope College make?
The median salary is $35,430 one year after graduation and $52,442 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.