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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 109 students earned their Neurobiology degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in Iowa

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

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a neurobiology grad in the state is $67,730, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768.

#2

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,025 a year.

#3

Wartburg College

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

Graduates earn an average $43,742 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Luther College

Decorah
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $44,001 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Loras College

Dubuque
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,088 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,292.

#7

Simpson College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,644. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#7

Drake University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,903. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers neurobiology 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 neurobiology.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General Biology 805
Biochemistry & Biophysics 232
Ecology & Systematics Biology 115
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Genetics 58
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 48
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25

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