Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI
$35,798Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,005Median earnings 4 years after
$68,812Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
440Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $35,798 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 $20,500, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood University Madison | $51,134 | $26,535 |
| Ripon College Ripon | $43,250 | $26,949 |
| Carroll University Waukesha | $43,188 | $27,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $38,530 | $20,542 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $38,331 | $24,745 |
| Carthage College Kenosha | $37,903 | $23,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse | $36,823 | $23,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $36,215 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha | $35,990 | $20,604 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville | $35,752 | $20,467 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $34,762 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $34,507 | $20,262 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $33,100 | $21,695 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior | $32,160 | $21,740 |
| Saint Norbert College De Pere | $31,734 | $25,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?
The median salary is $35,798 one year after graduation and $68,812 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.