Biology at Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Wartburg College graduates in biology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wartburg College 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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| 145 | High Point University High Point, NC | $67,184 | $72,098 | #65 | — |
| 146 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $67,151 | $69,403 | #91 | — |
| 147 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $67,070 | $69,790 | #86 | $43,188 |
| 148 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $67,036 | $70,514 | #78 | $34,398 |
| 149 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $66,960 | $65,788 | #172 | $29,215 |
| 150 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $66,852 | $63,629 | #233 | $31,060 |
| 151 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $66,816 | $63,595 | #234 | $25,016 |
Other Majors at Wartburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,696 | $61,529 | #119 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $78,959 | — | #9 of 9 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,824 | $54,652 | #44 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,433 | $40,255 | #492 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,074 | $45,677 | #251 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,698 | $44,999 | #352 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,110 | — | #694 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wartburg College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,398 one year after graduating and $67,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wartburg College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wartburg College ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wartburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.