# The College of Idaho: Biology (bachelor's)

Caldwell, ID. IPEDS 142294, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-idaho/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,460
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,149 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ID: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (6 colleges, $51,730): -$4,581
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,847

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,149 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,026 | $57,787 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,218 | $66,818 | 5.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,773 | $73,225 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,729 | $81,283 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,095 | $95,151 | 8.4 years |

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

## Biology at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $55,147 | $21,250 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $52,426 | $11,211 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Idaho State University | $52,171 | $23,000 | $12,193 | 39% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $51,290 | not reported | $15,635 | 40% |
| Boise State University | $49,570 | $22,988 | $21,610 | 60% |
| The College of Idaho | $47,149 | $24,000 | $19,481 | 63% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $40,330 Boise City, ID, $42,130 ID, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,140 Boise City, ID, $61,690 ID, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $123,800 Boise City, ID, $124,800 ID, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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