Biology, General

Master's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 26.01

$40,104Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,942Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,336Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Biology, General at Appalachian State University earn a median of $40,104 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,830 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,928–$96,355). Median debt is $24,336, about 61% of first-year earnings.

Biology, General (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$44,209$57,666
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$42,240—
Duke University
Durham
$29,519$65,507
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$27,439$92,402

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Appalachian State University make?

The median salary is $40,104 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,336.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.