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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Iowa

Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 4,190 people employed in jobs related to a Biochemistry degree, compared to 514,800 nationwide.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Iowa

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $78,191 in the state and $111,833 nationwide.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer Biochemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,110 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,667 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,404 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 13% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#4

Cornell College

Mount Vernon

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,521 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,837 after earning their degree at this institution. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in IA

Some of the careers Biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Biological Technicians 13% $100,160
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Biological Scientists, All Other 9% $79,550
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $41,048
Bioinformatics Scientists 5% $92,484
Biochemists and Biophysicists 4% $107,979
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716
Geneticists -1% $48,526

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Biology 101,585
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,355
Microbiology Science & Immunology 4,711
Other Biological Sciences 4,612
Biotechnology 3,869

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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