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Grinnell College

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Grinnell College Graduate Earnings Overview

$49,004

Median Salary (6yr)

$62,830

Median Salary (10yr)

$17,500

Median Debt

3.6x

Earnings / Debt

Grinnell College graduates earn a median of $62,830 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $17,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Grinnell College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	Grinnell College Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$108,750	$75,000	+45%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$89,900	$62,000	+45%
Physical Sciences	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Social Sciences	—	$65,250	$45,000	+45%
Biological Sciences	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
History	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
English Language & Literature	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Psychology	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$49,300	$34,000	+45%

Most Popular Majors at Grinnell College

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Social Sciences

27.3%

Biological Sciences

15.2%

Computer Science

11.9%

Foreign Languages

8.3%

English/Literature

6.4%

Mathematics/Statistics

6.4%

Visual/Performing Arts

5.1%

Physical Sciences

4.5%

Psychology

4.5%

Philosophy/Religion

3.6%

Ethnic/Cultural Studies

3.2%

History

2.3%

Is Grinnell College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Grinnell College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Grinnell College Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	Grinnell College Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$108,750	$75,000	+45%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$89,900	$62,000	+45%
Physical Sciences	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Social Sciences	—	$65,250	$45,000	+45%
Biological Sciences	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
History	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
English Language & Literature	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Psychology	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$49,300	$34,000	+45%

Grinnell College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Grinnell College graduates actually earn?

Grinnell College graduates earn a median of $62,830 10 years post-graduation, up from $49,004 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at Grinnell College have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science ($108,750); Mathematics & Statistics ($89,900); Physical Sciences ($69,600). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a Grinnell College degree worth the cost?

A 4-year Grinnell College degree costs about $67,600 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $62,830/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do Grinnell College students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for Grinnell College graduates is $17,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.