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Coe College

1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA

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US ranking
position: 1056
Tuition & fees per year: $56,730
Acceptance rate: 71.00%
Median alumni salary: $42,166
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Coe College?

Coe College's overall graduation rate stands at 59%, positioning it just above the national median with a percentile rank of 54.39. This suggests that slightly more than half of the institutions measured have lower graduation rates. When examining graduation rates by gender, men graduate at a rate of 56%, which is marginally higher in the percentile comparisons, around the 57th percentile, placing them in the upper middle range relative to other colleges. Women graduate at a slightly higher rate of 61%, though their percentile standing is near the median, indicating performance around the midpoint nationally.

The four-year graduation rate at Coe College is 50%, signaling that half of entering students complete their bachelor's degrees within this time frame. This rate is notably better than many institutions, ranked in approximately the top 40% of schools based on this metric. Extending the period to six years reveals a graduation rate of 59%, which remains average but again sits comfortably above the median when compared nationwide.

Retention rates also provide insight into student persistence, with Coe College maintaining a first-year retention rate of 77%. This figure reflects an average level of student retention, roughly aligned with half of peer institutions. Such data suggests that most students who begin their studies at Coe College continue beyond the initial year, an important factor for eventual graduation.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Coe College?

Graduates of Coe College see varied earning outcomes depending on their field of study. Those who pursued Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing hold the highest reported median earnings, reaching approximately $57,706. This suggests strong market demand and rewarding opportunities in healthcare-related disciplines.

Business-related degrees also appear to provide solid financial prospects. Graduates with a background in Accounting and Related Services earn around $49,928, while those with a degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations report median earnings near $42,141. These figures point to business programs at Coe College as pathways to competitive salaries.

Other notable fields include Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, where earnings average $38,344, offering promising career outcomes in media and communication sectors. Graduates with a degree in History report earnings around $30,652, and those studying Psychology, General earn slightly above $31,500, indicating steady income potential within humanities and social sciences.

Science disciplines offer a range of earnings as well. Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology data were unavailable, but Biology General graduates earn close to $29,685. Neurobiology and Neurosciences alumni report median salaries near $26,629, while Fine and Studio Arts graduates tend to earn lower, at approximately $25,196. These variations highlight how specialized science and arts fields differ in economic outcomes.

Coe College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 59%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 50%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 59%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Coe College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Coe College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

101

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

112

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

268

Education

12012

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

202

English Language and Literature/Letters

8210

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

22628

Mathematics and Statistics

303

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

213

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

21315

Philosophy and Religious Studies

112

Physical Sciences

6915

Psychology

20222

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

617

Social Sciences

151227

Visual and Performing Arts

13215

Health Professions and Related Programs

17118

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

163652

History

358