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Biochemistry in Iowa

Biochemistry Schools in Iowa

230 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biochemistry is the 51st most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Master’s Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,520 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in Iowa

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $67,730 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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#3

Grinnell College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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#4

Drake University

Des Moines
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,176. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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#5

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

An average student at Cornell College will pay a net price of $24,164. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,414. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Grand View University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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#8

Simpson College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,925. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

An average student at Central will pay a net price of $22,578. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Central.

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#10

Wartburg College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,869.

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Biochemistry Careers in IA

Some of the careers biochemistry 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 biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology 805
Ecology & Systematics Biology 115
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 109
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Genetics 58
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 48
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25

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