Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN
$37,924Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,005Median earnings 4 years after
$68,538Median earnings 5 years after
$23,026Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Bethel University earn a median of $37,924 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 $23,026, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud | $44,166 | $21,546 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $42,128 | $15,286 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $40,937 | $25,250 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris Morris | $40,415 | $18,577 |
| Winona State University Winona | $38,666 | $21,500 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $37,469 | $19,696 |
| Hamline University Saint Paul | $37,382 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $37,216 | $25,000 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $36,429 | $24,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis | $36,136 | $19,882 |
| University of St Thomas Saint Paul | $36,072 | $25,735 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $35,984 | $27,000 |
| College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph | $35,800 | $23,965 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul | $35,616 | $21,500 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul | $35,290 | $25,393 |
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$31,060
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Bethel University make?
The median salary is $37,924 one year after graduation and $68,538 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,026.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.