Biology at College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Associate's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
College of Western Idaho graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Western Idaho Compares for Biology
All 47 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
| 11 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $49,919 | $45,423 | #22 | — |
| 12 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $49,548 | $52,243 | #10 | $28,480 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Western Idaho biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,658 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Western Idaho rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, College of Western Idaho ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at College of Western Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($44,758), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,375.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.