Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,460Median earnings 3 years after
$77,153Median earnings 5 years after
$25,455Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $43,460. 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 $25,455, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York | $47,329 | $17,520 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $43,639 | $17,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $40,935 | $20,000 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn | $39,810 | $11,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $39,807 | $26,240 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs | $39,235 | $14,600 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta | $38,467 | $27,000 |
| Excelsior University Albany | $38,071 | $17,645 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York | $37,834 | — |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $37,802 | $19,000 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $37,433 | $21,640 |
| Dominican University New York Orangeburg | $36,993 | $19,500 |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx | $35,431 | $25,738 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $35,293 | $24,141 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $34,841 | $27,000 |
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$71,790 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $43,460 and $77,153 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,455.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.