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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Iowa State University

Biochemistry & Biophysics at Iowa State University

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at Iowa State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Iowa State University

Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 27
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 27
Best Value Nationwide #101 of 288
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 293

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 27
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 27
Best Value Nationwide #101 of 288
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,313
2 years $32,119
3 years $40,433
5 years $70,190

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Iowa State University is $19,477.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Iowa State University are 39% women (12) and 61% men (19).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 19 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Iowa State University, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Iowa State University

Minority students account for 21% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 3 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Iowa State University

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Among the 9 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Iowa State University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Iowa State University

Minority students account for 44% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, above the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Iowa State University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Iowa State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biochemistry 29
Biophysics 2

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists $107,979
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550

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