Biology at Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Upper Iowa University graduates in biology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Upper Iowa 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 |
| … | |||||
| 212 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $64,301 | $58,552 | #414 | $34,719 |
| 213 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,205 | $68,901 | #99 | $38,992 |
| 214 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $64,203 | $65,942 | #166 | $36,327 |
| 215 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $64,110 | $67,436 | #125 | $43,311 |
| 216 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,018 | $67,500 | #122 | $26,435 |
| 217 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $63,998 | $67,318 | #128 | $29,359 |
| 218 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,977 | $60,893 | #310 | $38,071 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Upper Iowa University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,311 one year after graduating and $64,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Upper Iowa University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Upper Iowa University ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Upper Iowa University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.