Biology at Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Coe College graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Coe 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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| 270 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $62,400 | $65,637 | #175 | $32,620 |
| 271 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $62,391 | $65,628 | #177 | $36,286 |
| 272 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $62,384 | $56,765 | #478 | $38,344 |
| 273 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,172 | $65,397 | #183 | $41,112 |
| 274 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $62,164 | $56,606 | #483 | — |
| 275 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $62,124 | $63,181 | #250 | $37,665 |
| 276 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $62,087 | $64,439 | #203 | $24,989 |
Other Majors at Coe College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,408 | $59,252 | #236 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,294 | $67,769 | #749 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,619 | $47,815 | #598 of 1176 |
| Physics | $61,162 | — | #104 of 107 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,540 | $40,167 | #104 of 178 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $58,716 | $40,867 | #43 of 67 |
| History | $58,240 | — | #78 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,024 | $37,072 | #251 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,880 | — | #321 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,498 | — | #264 of 680 |
| Economics | — | $42,311 | — |
| Music | — | $24,233 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Coe College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,112 one year after graduating and $62,172 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Coe College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Coe College ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #183 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Coe College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.