Microbiology at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Microbiology, take a look at what Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 microbiology graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.
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Online Class Availability at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Microbiology graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Microbiology graduates at Iowa State University are 69% women (25) and 31% men (11).
Microbiology Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 31 bachelor’s microbiology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 68% were women (21) and 32% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Microbiology Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 2 master’s microbiology graduates at Iowa State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Microbiology Doctoral Program at Iowa State University
Among the 3 doctoral microbiology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Microbiology Graduates
Graduates of the Microbiology program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Microbiology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.