Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Grinnell College offers 34 degree programs through Bachelor's programs.
A total of 453 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Grinnell.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Grinnell. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
|---|
| Total | Men | Women |
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| Bachelor's | 34 | NOT OFFERED | 453 |
207 | 246 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Grinnell College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Economics program has the highest salary ($55,487) after graduation and the Political Science and Government program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $49,481 average salary.
Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Economics |
$55,487 | $4,624 | $16,500 | $175 |
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| Political Science and Government |
$49,481 | $4,123 | $17,500 | $186 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
$41,882 | $3,490 | $17,582 | $186 |
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| Sociology |
$40,572 | $3,381 | $16,000 | $170 |
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| Psychology, General |
$37,882 | $3,157 | - | - |
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| Ethnic Studies |
$37,613 | $3,134 | - | - |
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| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
$29,237 | $2,436 | $17,814 | $189 |
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| Fine and Studio Arts |
$28,680 | $2,390 | $16,750 | $178 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Grinnell College.
At the school, the Computer Science Bachelor program has the most completers of 61 and the Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor program has the second most completers of 46 students.
Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Computer Science | 61 | 46 | 15 |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 46 | 28 | 18 |
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| Sociology | 40 | 12 | 28 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 40 | 11 | 29 |
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| Biochemistry | 39 | 13 | 26 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | 36 | 15 | 21 |
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| Political Science and Government | 33 | 13 | 20 |
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| English Language and Literature | 21 | 11 | 10 |
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| Physics | 20 | 15 | 5 |
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| Mathematics | 19 | 9 | 10 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
14 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
61 |
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| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Russian Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| German Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 |
|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
21 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
36 |
|---|
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
39 |
|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
19 |
|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
8 |
|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
8 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
9 |
|---|
| Chemistry (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
|---|
| Physics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
20 |
|---|
| Physical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
40 |
|---|
| Psychology (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Anthropology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
12 |
|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
46 |
|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
33 |
|---|
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
40 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Theatre and Dance | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 |
|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Theatre and Dance | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 |
|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| History | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
15 |
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