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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's degree programs in Iowa

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$64,510Median year-4 earnings

$20,375Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Iowa

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Drake UniversityDes Moines · $20,375 federal debt$67,547 2University of IowaIowa City · $21,626 federal debt$65,072 3Cornell CollegeMount Vernon · $27,000 federal debt$64,510 4Iowa State UniversityAmes · $19,477 federal debt$63,026 5Grinnell CollegeGrinnell · $16,549 federal debt$53,105

CAREER CONTEXT IN IA

What related occupations pay in Iowa

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $109,760
Middle 50% wage range: $82,550–$157,260
State employment: 610
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $74,320–$200,580

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,060
Middle 50% wage range: $63,810–$103,960
State employment: 540
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $59,130–$167,300

19-1021Biochemists and Biophysicists

State median wage: $101,090
Middle 50% wage range: $79,440–$103,930
State employment: 140
Projected growth: +12.3%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,950–$136,840

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $82,720
Middle 50% wage range: $67,000–$101,540
State employment: 550
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $51,910–$117,440

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $83,850
Middle 50% wage range: $67,190–$104,020
State employment: 1,060
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $59,580–$142,140

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $48,050
Middle 50% wage range: $48,050–$63,280
State employment: 800
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $39,310–$72,510

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $79,830
Middle 50% wage range: $68,680–$104,290
State employment: 180
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $66,780–$138,090

19-4013Food Science Technicians

State median wage: $50,740
Middle 50% wage range: $47,180–$58,150
State employment: 420
Projected growth: +4.8%
Annual openings: 3,000

10th–90th percentile: $40,200–$66,370

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Iowa; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Drake University	Des Moines	$67,547	$20,375
2	University of Iowa	Iowa City	$65,072	$21,626
3	Cornell College	Mount Vernon	$64,510	$27,000
4	Iowa State University	Ames	$63,026	$19,477
5	Grinnell College	Grinnell	$53,105	$16,549

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology in Iowa

What do Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Iowa?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $64,510 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,375 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Iowa colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Drake University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.