Bachelor's-1% vs national median148 grads tracked
Biology, General at Oklahoma State University
Ranked 174th of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $22,572 – $43,647
Median · 5 years out
$60,413
middle 50%: $44,039 – $82,929
Median · 10 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $58,659 – $115,056
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
Biology graduates from Oklahoma State University start with a $32k median salary. By year 10, earnings reach approximately $86k.
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
7.3 yrs
≈ $9,080 total interest
Same major at other universities
Gustavus Adolphus College
$60,618 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$60,609 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$60,555 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$60,522 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$60,499 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$60,399 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$60,384 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$60,382 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$60,372 · 5 yrs out
Concord University
$60,316 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$60,305 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Oklahoma State University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$181,131 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$153,287 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$129,324 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$129,123 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,900 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,531 · 5 yrs out
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