Genetics Schools in Iowa

58 students earned Genetics degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

A Genetics major is the 91st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	23
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	23
Master’s Degree	3

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
• White: 60.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 22.4%
• Other Races: 3.4%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in Iowa

2,240 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a genetics grad in the state is $67,730, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in IA

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

Genetics Careers in IA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	16%	$92,970
Medical Scientists	13%	$63,270

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology	62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	25
Biochemistry & Biophysics	21
Ecology & Systematics Biology	20
Microbiology Science & Immunology	15
Pharmacology & Toxicology	13
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	12

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View Nationwide Genetics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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