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Genetics Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 16 students earned their Genetics degrees in IA.

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) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.5%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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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.

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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.

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

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

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#2

University of Iowa

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

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

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
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770

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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