Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clarke University
Upper Iowa University$43,311$27,0000.62
Grand View University$43,237$48,797$26,0000.60
Drake University$41,226$63,077$25,3430.61
Coe College$41,112$48,877$27,0000.66
Grinnell College$37,170$48,846$17,5000.47
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
$19,000$43,311$27,000
Grand View University
Des Moines
$33,450$43,237$26,000
Drake University
Des Moines
$49,944$41,226$25,343
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
$52,576$41,112$27,000
Grinnell College
Grinnell
$64,862$37,170$17,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Clarke University, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.