Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Otterbein University · Westerville, OH
$24,341Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,619Median earnings 4 years after
$50,862Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Otterbein University earn a median of $24,341 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 $26,000, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Dominican University Columbus | $38,548 | $27,000 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $38,122 | $25,000 |
| Miami University-Middletown Middletown | $38,122 | $25,000 |
| Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton | $38,122 | $25,000 |
| Wittenberg University Springfield | $38,072 | $27,000 |
| Ashland University Ashland | $37,814 | $22,831 |
| Capital University Columbus | $36,709 | $27,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville | $34,567 | $22,500 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $34,092 | $22,250 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance | $33,433 | $27,000 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $32,462 | $26,107 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $32,356 | $20,500 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion | $32,356 | $20,500 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima | $32,356 | $20,500 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $32,050 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Otterbein University make?
The median salary is $24,341 one year after graduation and $50,862 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.