Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,164 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,479 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,523 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,475 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,223 |
| $110k and up | $27,167 |
| All families (average) | $18,745 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,619 | +$27,489 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,024 | +$17,894 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,172 | +$25,042 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $52,880 | +$15,750 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $58,716 | +$21,586 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,294 | +$42,164 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $42,311 | +$5,181 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5.2 yrs |
| Physics | Bachelor's Degree | $61,162 | +$24,032 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,408 | +$44,278 | clears the bar | $25,893 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,498 | +$12,368 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $58,240 | +$21,110 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $60,540 | +$23,410 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $24,233 | -$12,897 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.