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Associate-4% vs national median230 grads tracked

Biology, General at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 21st of 40 associate programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,703
middle 50%: $20,957 – $37,677
Median · 5 years out
$50,311
middle 50%: $38,202 – $68,363
Median · 10 years out
$63,874
middle 50%: $50,881 – $122,926

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Cincinnati's associate program in Biology, General earn a median $28,703 one year after graduating, rising to $63,874 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $52,636 for this field, ranking 21st of 40 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,780 total interest

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