Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Southern Oregon University · Ashland, OR
$33,930Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,008Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,940Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Southern Oregon University earn a median of $33,930 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 $23,940, about 71% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Linfield University McMinnville | $42,677 | $27,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene | $35,483 | $24,749 |
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande | $35,435 | $20,416 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove | $34,612 | $26,485 |
| George Fox University Newberg | $33,523 | $26,081 |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend | $30,982 | $20,500 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis | $30,982 | $20,500 |
| Portland State University Portland | $29,468 | $22,750 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls | $28,606 | $19,500 |
| University of Portland Portland | $26,340 | $22,548 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth | $25,726 | $25,895 |
| Reed College Portland | $25,596 | — |
| Willamette University Salem | $25,100 | $23,000 |
| Lewis & Clark College Portland | $24,050 | $21,464 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Southern Oregon University make?
The median salary is $33,930 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,940.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.