Molecular Biology at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Molecular Biology, take a look at what University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 molecular biology degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Molecular Biology graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Molecular Biology graduates at University of Iowa are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Molecular Biology Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Of the 3 doctoral molecular biology graduates at University of Iowa, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Molecular Biology Graduates
Students who finish Molecular Biology program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Molecular Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
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
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