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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Iowa

232 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 211
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Master’s Degree 4

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: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics 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 & Biophysics 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,644 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#5

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

An average student at Cornell College will pay a net price of $23,694. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#7

Grand View University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. Graduates earn an average $42,643 after graduation.

#8

Simpson College

Indianola
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

An average student at Simpson College will pay a net price of $19,644. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#10

Wartburg College

Waverly
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,742 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in IA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $59,290
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770
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
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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