Biology at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 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 |
| 274 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $62,164 | $56,606 | #483 | — |
Other Majors at University of Northern Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,286 one year after graduating and $62,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #271 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,720.
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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.