# Wartburg College: Biology (bachelor's)

Waverly, IA. IPEDS 154527, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wartburg-college/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,398
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,036 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (13 colleges, $62,172): +$4,864
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,040

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,036 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 | $21,688 | $91,090 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $20,751 | $87,154 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $27,056 | $113,635 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $28,873 | $121,267 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $38,864 | $163,229 | 5.4 years |

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

## Biology at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | $67,036 | $27,000 | $32,908 | 64% |
| Grand View University | $66,623 | $26,000 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Upper Iowa University | $64,110 | $27,000 | $20,942 | 34% |
| Luther College | $63,998 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| Morningside University | $62,400 | $27,000 | $31,320 | 50% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $62,391 | $21,500 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Coe College | $62,172 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 66% |
| University of Iowa | $60,450 | $25,512 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Central College | $59,597 | $27,000 | $23,377 | 66% |
| Grinnell College | $56,275 | $17,500 | $17,648 | 88% |
| William Penn University | $53,683 | $27,000 | $22,601 | 33% |
| Iowa State University | $53,447 | $24,614 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Mount Mercy University | $49,685 | $27,000 | $20,168 | 58% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $48,050 IA, $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 $60,440 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $109,760 IA, $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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