29 colleges · Wisconsin
Biology colleges in Wisconsin
29 colleges in Wisconsin offer a bachelor's degree in biology (13 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $39,426 a year after graduating, compared with $37,396 nationally.
All biology programs in Wisconsin
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 171 | $40,479 | $88,921 | $24,109 |
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | 12 | $54,761 | $69,355 | $25,668 |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 393 | $41,194 | $69,005 | $17,097 |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | 231 | $43,239 | $67,446 | $20,750 |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | 20 | $39,191 | $67,070 | $27,000 |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | 46 | $38,180 | $62,683 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | 33 | $43,496 | $60,928 | $22,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | 85 | $41,134 | $60,875 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | 104 | $38,980 | $59,937 | $18,500 |
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | 16 | $31,529 | $59,231 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 92 | $36,985 | $58,804 | $21,106 |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | 62 | $36,946 | $58,118 | $23,250 |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | 25 | $36,081 | $55,576 | $23,750 |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | 71 | $44,060 | $53,507 | $22,107 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | 46 | $39,660 | $52,187 | $23,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | 31 | $36,715 | $51,038 | $22,402 |
| University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | 73 | $47,222 | $50,540 | $20,250 |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | 13 | n/a | $48,508 | $27,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | 22 | $37,243 | $44,617 | $23,381 |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | 41 | n/a | $38,092 | $19,885 |
| Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 12 | n/a | n/a | $26,930 |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 27 | n/a | n/a | $26,000 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 13 | n/a | n/a | $22,625 |
| Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 22 | n/a | n/a | $22,016 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer biology?
29 colleges in Wisconsin awarded bachelor's degrees in biology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 13 of them public.
Where do biology graduates earn the most in Wisconsin?
Marquette University, with median earnings of $88,921 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Biology nationwide · All colleges in Wisconsin
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.