Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN
$25,087Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,220Median earnings 4 years after
$55,612Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
78Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $25,087 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 $15,500, about 62% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro | $35,986 | $20,000 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $32,145 | $22,375 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $30,672 | $27,000 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $29,643 | $19,500 |
| Rhodes College Memphis | $28,901 | $22,810 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City | $28,138 | $19,625 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $27,487 | $22,078 |
| Lane College Jackson | $26,754 | $33,691 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin | $25,185 | $20,607 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $24,662 | $24,250 |
| The University of the South Sewanee | $23,932 | $25,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville | $20,387 | $24,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Tennessee Technological University make?
The median salary is $25,087 one year after graduation and $55,612 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.