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Microbiology in Iowa

Microbiology Schools in Iowa

84 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Microbiology is the 93rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,450 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a microbiology grad in the state is $82,410, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of Iowa

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,426.

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Microbiology Careers in IA

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Microbiologists 12% $75,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Genetics 16
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 12

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