Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Shenandoah University · Winchester, VA
$40,980Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,070Median earnings 4 years after
$64,660Median earnings 5 years after
$20,706Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Shenandoah University earn a median of $40,980 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 $20,706, about 51% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $43,797 | $21,250 |
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $41,876 | $24,500 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $37,458 | $27,000 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond | $36,300 | $19,597 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $35,194 | $22,150 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $34,719 | $19,125 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater | $34,494 | $27,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $34,159 | $20,594 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $33,686 | $25,750 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland | $33,361 | $24,990 |
| Virginia Union University Richmond | $32,986 | $31,000 |
| Radford University Radford | $32,457 | $22,751 |
| Marymount University Arlington | $31,156 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $31,149 | $20,500 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach | $30,921 | $24,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Shenandoah University make?
The median salary is $40,980 one year after graduation and $64,660 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,706.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.