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Biological Chemistry in Iowa

Biological Chemistry Schools in Iowa

173 Biological Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Biological Chemistry major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors in Iowa

Biological Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 155
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological chemistry majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Biological Chemistry Grads in Iowa

2,050 people in the state and 260,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological chemistry.

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Wages for Biological Chemistry Jobs in Iowa

Biological Chemistry grads earn an average of $67,730 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer biological chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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#5

Grand View University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,925.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Central. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,869. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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#9

Clarke University

Dubuque
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Clarke will pay a net price of $27,275. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $23,298.

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Biological Chemistry Careers in IA

Some of the careers biological chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 26
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 25
Molecular Biology 6
Biophysics 2
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 2

View all majors related to Biological Chemistry

View Nationwide Biological Chemistry Report

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