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 ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Iowa. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $29,991. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $47,002 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Iowa in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Iowa biochemistry 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 Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Iowa in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 119 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 54 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 39 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 34 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 31 |
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