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Genetics Schools in Iowa

58 Genetics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Genetics major is the 123rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in Iowa

There are 2,240 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in genetics jobs.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $67,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer genetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Northwestern College

Orange City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Genetics Careers in IA

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology 805
Biochemistry & Biophysics 232
Ecology & Systematics Biology 115
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 109
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 48
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25

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