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General Biology at Salem State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 general biology degrees were granted at Salem State University.

Studying Online at Salem State University

Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Salem State University

Graduates of Salem State University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,411
2 years	$41,308
3 years	$50,821
4 years	$59,961
5 years	$73,807

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $59,961, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Salem State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Salem State University are 69% women (38) and 31% men (17).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 55 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Salem State University, 69% were women (38) and 31% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	11
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Salem State University

This General Biology program at Salem State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	53
General Biomedical Sciences	2

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.