Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Catawba College · Salisbury, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,583Median earnings 4 years after
$40,337Median earnings 5 years after
$25,863Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Catawba College earn a median of $32,518. 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 $25,863, about 80% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith College Raleigh | $43,182 | $27,000 |
| William Peace University Raleigh | $39,710 | $27,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $38,992 | $24,125 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $36,157 | $20,500 |
| Barton College Wilson | $35,783 | $26,980 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $35,579 | $26,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $34,094 | $21,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $33,471 | $15,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $32,925 | $21,000 |
| Elon University Elon | $32,683 | $23,125 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $31,922 | $25,407 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $31,660 | $27,611 |
| Duke University Durham | $30,939 | $12,500 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $30,719 | $26,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $30,666 | $21,079 |
Other programs at Catawba College
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$70,522 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,068 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$38,071 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,323 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$27,389 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$27,305 - MusicBachelor's degree
$23,577
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Catawba College make?
The median salary is $32,518 and $40,337 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,863.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.