Biology at The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
The College of Idaho graduates in biology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Idaho Compares for Biology
All 841 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 752 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #770 | $30,982 |
| 753 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $47,218 | $48,880 | #748 | $30,839 |
| 754 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $47,155 | $49,719 | #729 | — |
| 755 | The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | $47,149 | $50,136 | #719 | $29,460 |
| 756 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $47,131 | $50,296 | #717 | $30,861 |
| 757 | Troy University Troy, AL | $46,934 | $53,274 | #607 | $30,057 |
| 758 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $46,898 | $46,077 | #790 | — |
Other Majors at The College of Idaho by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,094 | $33,611 | #794 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $54,179 | $34,904 | #293 of 1027 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $52,709 | $25,897 | #112 of 156 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Idaho biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,460 one year after graduating and $47,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Idaho rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The College of Idaho ranks #755 by median pay four years after graduation, and #719 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The College of Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.