Biology, General at Salem State University
Ranked 6th of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Salem State University's bachelor's program in Biology, General earn a median $43,983 one year after graduating, rising to $94,046 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 23% above the national median of $61,152 for this field, ranking 6th of 398 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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