Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Wartburg College
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wartburg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wartburg College sits in Waverly, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wartburg College
Many students take online classes at Wartburg College. Of 1,483 students, 22 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 169 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Wartburg College
Rankings can help you compare Wartburg College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #10 of 19 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #82 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #601 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #899 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Wartburg College
Those who finish Wartburg College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,075 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $37,759 |
| 4 years | $60,804 |
| 5 years | $70,681 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Wartburg College earn a median of $60,804, compared with $52,723 for all Wartburg College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Wartburg College comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Wartburg College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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