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Ecology in Iowa

Ecology Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 156 students earned their Ecology degrees in IA.

An Ecology major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ecology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Ecology Grads in Iowa

5,200 people in the state and 506,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ecology.

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Wages for Ecology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a ecology grad in the state is $76,570, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,426.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Ecology Careers in IA

Some of the careers ecology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Genetics 16
Microbiology Science & Immunology 15
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 12

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View Nationwide Ecology Report

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