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Biology in Iowa

Biology Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 827 students earned their Biology degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 41st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 15,370 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $67,730, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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University of Iowa

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

91% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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Biology Careers in IA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Genetics 16
Microbiology Science & Immunology 15
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 12

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