Microbiology at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for Microbiology, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 microbiology degrees were granted at University of Iowa.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Microbiology graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Microbiology graduates at University of Iowa are 61% women (19) and 39% men (12).
Microbiology Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa
Among the 29 bachelor’s microbiology graduates at University of Iowa, 62% were women (18) and 38% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Microbiology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 48%.*
Microbiology Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Of the 2 doctoral microbiology degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Microbiology doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Microbiology Graduates
Graduates of the Microbiology program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Microbiology majors, 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
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