Biology at Central College
Pella, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Central College graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central College 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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| 347 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $59,676 | $52,551 | #635 | $42,472 |
| 348 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $69,074 | #95 | $27,358 |
| 349 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $67,693 | #116 | $29,848 |
| 350 | Central College Pella, IA | $59,597 | $62,689 | #255 | $26,933 |
| 351 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $59,570 | $61,667 | #287 | $22,100 |
| 352 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $59,559 | $60,572 | #324 | $33,783 |
| 353 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #549 | $38,716 |
Other Majors at Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,838 | — | #245 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,868 | $58,850 | #152 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,021 | $55,760 | #445 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $56,941 | $29,923 | #171 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $51,996 | $38,034 | #236 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,814 | $35,914 | #348 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,671 | — | #398 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,707 | $44,000 | #215 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $30,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,933 one year after graduating and $59,597 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Central College ranks #350 by median pay four years after graduation, and #255 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.