Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake University Compares for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
All 110 colleges reporting biochemistry, biophysics and molecular 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 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $90,694 | $82,526 | #4 | $49,100 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $90,612 | $79,793 | #8 | $63,781 |
| 3 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $88,305 | $80,352 | #6 | $40,320 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $87,075 | $80,205 | #7 | $47,236 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $85,296 | $75,112 | #16 | $50,352 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $83,380 | $75,870 | #14 | $48,728 |
| 7 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $81,568 | $84,681 | #1 | $41,487 |
| 8 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $81,519 | $71,548 | #24 | $41,068 |
| 9 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $80,593 | $82,776 | #3 | $36,680 |
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $80,470 | $70,622 | #30 | $48,721 |
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| 44 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $67,681 | $66,496 | #44 | $38,487 |
| 45 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $67,639 | $72,564 | #21 | $41,625 |
| 46 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $67,621 | $61,575 | #74 | $35,927 |
| 47 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $67,547 | $71,051 | #27 | — |
| 48 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $67,441 | $61,367 | #75 | $50,428 |
| 49 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $67,381 | $71,906 | #22 | $36,427 |
| 50 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $67,202 | $74,517 | #17 | $23,763 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,547 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, Drake University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,375.
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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.