Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA
$37,170Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,275Median earnings 4 years after
$64,851Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
43Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Grinnell College earn a median of $37,170 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $17,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University Fayette | $43,311 | — |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $43,237 | $23,250 |
| Drake University Des Moines | $41,226 | $25,000 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids | $41,112 | $27,000 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa | $36,449 | $25,770 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $36,286 | $20,720 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $34,813 | $22,875 |
| Wartburg College Waverly | $34,398 | $27,000 |
| Morningside University Sioux City | $32,620 | $26,478 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $32,528 | $22,375 |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids | $32,264 | $26,000 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque | $31,779 | $27,000 |
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport | $30,825 | $27,000 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake | $30,682 | $26,918 |
| Luther College Decorah | $29,359 | $26,391 |
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$28,691 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Grinnell College make?
The median salary is $37,170 one year after graduation and $64,851 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.