Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Michigan Technological University earn a median of $17,541 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 $21,199, about 121% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
| Hope College Holland | $35,430 | $27,000 |
| 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 |
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$80,193 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,439 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$78,815 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$77,810 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,465 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,922 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,928 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$69,910 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$68,919 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,821 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,453 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,831 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,658 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,135 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$61,443 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,266 - ForestryMaster's degree
$45,971 - ForestryBachelor's degree
$45,571 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$38,756
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Michigan Technological University make?
The median salary is $17,541 one year after graduation and $45,588 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,199.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.