Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, NJ
$32,024Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,306Median earnings 4 years after
$72,842Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
186Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $32,024 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 $23,000, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $44,312 | $24,294 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $42,492 | $23,329 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $41,181 | $26,868 |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $37,980 | $16,500 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $37,179 | $23,486 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $37,179 | $23,486 |
| Georgian Court University Lakewood | $36,405 | $19,000 |
| Kean University Union | $34,522 | $24,650 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $33,988 | $20,750 |
| Saint Peter's University Jersey City | $33,779 | $17,185 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $33,313 | $20,550 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $32,024 | $23,000 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $32,024 | $23,000 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $30,447 | $20,000 |
| Felician University Lodi | $29,515 | $26,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Rutgers University-Newark make?
The median salary is $32,024 one year after graduation and $72,842 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.