Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Whitman College · Walla Walla, WA

CIP 26.01

$28,538Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,844Median earnings 3 years after
$57,444Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Whitman College earn a median of $28,538 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).

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$38,716$13,809
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$38,716$13,809
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$38,716$13,809
Seattle University
Seattle
$37,063$22,417
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$36,766$22,500
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$36,401$21,166
Washington State University
Pullman
$36,290$18,647
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$33,871$16,950
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$33,793$17,817
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$32,034$22,500
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$30,819$26,000
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$30,191$24,309
Whitworth University
Spokane
$29,599$20,735

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Whitman College make?

The median salary is $28,538 one year after graduation and $57,444 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.