Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL
$29,635Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,352Median earnings 4 years after
$50,861Median earnings 5 years after
$21,814Median federal debt
149Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $29,635 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 $21,814, about 74% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $37,741 | $32,739 |
| Miami Dade College Miami | $34,568 | — |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $34,287 | $33,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee | $34,012 | $27,251 |
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $32,909 | $25,000 |
| Barry University Miami | $32,556 | $29,750 |
| Florida Southern College Lakeland | $29,222 | $27,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | $28,991 | $19,500 |
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | $28,764 | $24,125 |
| University of West Florida Pensacola | $28,237 | $18,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $27,676 | $16,028 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $27,034 | $18,273 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $26,964 | $13,710 |
| Eckerd College Saint Petersburg | $26,871 | $27,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $26,140 | $20,528 |
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$58,763 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?
The median salary is $29,635 one year after graduation and $50,861 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,814.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.