# Grinnell College: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Grinnell, IA. IPEDS 153384, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grinnell-college/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,598
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,105 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,549 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in IA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (5 colleges, $64,510): -$11,405
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,992

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,105 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 | $9,970 | $41,575 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,789 | $32,480 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,669 | $40,320 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,348 | $80,681 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $37,725 | $157,313 | 9.6 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 not reported metro, $109,760 IA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $48,050 IA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported metro, $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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