Genetics at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetics, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 genetics degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Genetics Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 40 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Genetics graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Program-wide, Genetics graduates at University of Iowa are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Genetics Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Of the 10 doctoral genetics graduates at University of Iowa, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Genetics Concentrations at University of Iowa
This Genetics program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates
Those who complete Genetics program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Genetics 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 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.