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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Iowa

21 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 78th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Iowa

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a biochemistry major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Iowa

There are 2,520 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $67,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in IA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $59,290
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770
Microbiologists 12% $75,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Biotechnology 89
General Biology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Genetics 16
Microbiology Science & Immunology 15
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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