Bachelor's-7% vs national median185 grads tracked
Biology, General at East Central University
Ranked 249th of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,809
middle 50%: $25,661 – $44,141
Median · 5 years out
$56,996
middle 50%: $42,739 – $78,490
Median · 10 years out
$68,626
middle 50%: $48,829 – $97,271
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
This biology program offers a median first-year salary of $34k. Five-year earnings typically reach $57k.
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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,275 total interest
Same major at other universities
Texas Southmost College
$57,135 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$57,124 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
$57,105 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$57,064 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$57,059 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$57,001 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$56,990 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater College
$56,928 · 5 yrs out
Harris - Stowe State University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Covenant College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at East Central University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$78,927 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$74,781 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$63,377 · 5 yrs out
Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's)
$63,134 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$62,036 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$61,988 · 5 yrs out
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