Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell College 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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| 97 | Towson University Towson, MD | $54,367 | $47,713 | #108 | $36,842 |
| 98 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $53,830 | $54,729 | #94 | — |
| 99 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $53,561 | $56,955 | #88 | $35,779 |
| 100 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $53,105 | $55,860 | #91 | $38,598 |
| 101 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $51,356 | $52,214 | #102 | $19,546 |
| 102 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $50,432 | $51,275 | #105 | $30,207 |
| 103 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $49,661 | $50,491 | #107 | $30,496 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,598 one year after graduating and $53,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, Grinnell College ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,549.
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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.