# Drake University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Des Moines, IA. IPEDS 153269, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drake-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,547 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,375 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (5 colleges, $64,510): +$3,037
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,450

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,547 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,824 | $106,395 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $23,275 | $95,893 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $25,171 | $103,705 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $27,408 | $112,921 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $33,126 | $136,479 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biochemistry at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $67,547 | $20,375 | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $65,072 | $21,626 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Cornell College | $64,510 | $27,000 | $23,634 | 62% |
| Iowa State University | $63,026 | $19,477 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Grinnell College | $53,105 | $16,549 | $17,648 | 88% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $118,740 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, $109,760 IA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, $48,050 IA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $83,790 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, $79,830 IA, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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