Biology at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy 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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| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
| 692 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $49,725 | $47,328 | #773 | $25,459 |
| 693 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $49,714 | $50,007 | #721 | $42,677 |
| 694 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,685 | $52,263 | #645 | $32,264 |
| 695 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,673 | $50,518 | #711 | $31,928 |
| 696 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $49,644 | $45,205 | #800 | $29,851 |
| 697 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $49,570 | $52,711 | #627 | $36,288 |
Other Majors at Mount Mercy University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,613 | $66,647 | #871 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,408 | $57,572 | #143 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,772 | $48,722 | #153 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,763 | $52,486 | #722 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,928 | $51,445 | #439 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,378 | $40,297 | #885 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $57,111 | $40,690 | #434 of 516 |
| Social Work | $49,542 | $37,303 | #295 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,713 | $43,810 | #348 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,517 | $34,824 | #571 of 660 |
| Psychology | $45,951 | $34,536 | #753 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Mercy University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,264 one year after graduating and $49,685 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #694 by median pay four years after graduation, and #645 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
← All data for Mount Mercy University · Methodology
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.