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Molecular Biology in Iowa

Molecular Biology Schools in Iowa

11 Molecular Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Molecular Biology is the 409th most popular major in the state out of a total 673 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in Iowa

Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of molecular biology majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in Iowa

2,240 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to molecular biology.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in Iowa

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

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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Molecular Biology Careers in IA

Some of the careers molecular biology 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 molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Biochemistry 171
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 26
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 25
Biophysics 2
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 2

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