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Best Biology Schools in North Carolina
Top Biology programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 28
Avg major earnings: $51,478
Top Biology Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $41,546 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $62,963 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $60,300 |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | $57,457 |
| 5 | Elon University #111 national | $48,924 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $44,526 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $43,383 |
| 8 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $50,786 |
| 9 | Queens University of Charlotte #522 national | N/A |
| 10 | East Carolina University #579 national | $47,217 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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