by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in genetics.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Genetics Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Genetics Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in genetics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in genetics from Iowa State. This makes it the #39 most popular school for genetics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in genetics in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Genetics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,330 a year. This is higher than $31,800, which is the national median for all genetics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of genetics bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State genetics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in genetics from Iowa State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 230 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 130 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 47 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
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