Biology at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Grand View University graduates in biology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View University 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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| 151 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $66,816 | $63,595 | #234 | $25,016 |
| 152 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $66,649 | $69,192 | #93 | $34,718 |
| 153 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $66,639 | $60,637 | #317 | $30,047 |
| 154 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $66,623 | $70,079 | #82 | $43,237 |
| 155 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $66,592 | $71,064 | #73 | $31,250 |
| 156 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $66,460 | $60,518 | #327 | $31,156 |
| 157 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $66,264 | $67,371 | #126 | $31,832 |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $44,106 | $40,750 | #71 of 94 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,237 one year after graduating and $66,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Grand View University ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.