Biology at Morningside University
Sioux City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Morningside University graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morningside 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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| 267 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $62,541 | $61,446 | #292 | — |
| 268 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $62,515 | $56,926 | #471 | $41,876 |
| 269 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $62,407 | $54,769 | #545 | $35,876 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Morningside University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,033 | $68,397 | #563 of 966 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | $66,368 | $48,505 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,940 | $45,637 | #724 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $60,752 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,166 | $45,552 | #73 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,717 | $48,478 | #214 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | — | $35,188 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morningside University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,620 one year after graduating and $62,400 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morningside University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Morningside University ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Morningside University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,478.
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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.