2023 Best Genetics Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Genetics School for You
In 2020-2021, 58 degrees and certificates were awarded to genetics students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #123 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Genetics Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Genetics Schools in Iowa
The colleges and universities below are the best for genetics majors pursuing a .
Top Iowa Schools in Genetics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the best school in Iowa for genetics students. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Genetics Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
On average, genetics graduates from Iowa State take out $21,631 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Northwestern College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best genetics schools in Iowa. Located in the town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 0 |
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Genetics Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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