We have current data (up to Summer 2024) on 76% of these alumni and are working on catching up with the remaining alumni and 2024-2025 graduates.
70% are in still in STEM fields (e.g. permanent job or in post-graduate training programs). 5% are in Education jobs (Teacher or Higher Ed. Administration). I have not included a number of students who are taking gap year(s) with the intent of applying to post-graduate programs.
19 Completed Post-Graduate Degrees:
17 Masters
1 PhD/MD/DDS/DOT/PharmD/JD
1 Veterinary Medicine
29 PhD/MD/DDS/DOT/PharmD/JD
Astronomy: New Mexico State University;
Biological Sciences (14):
Cornell University (Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology),
UC San Diego Scripps Oceanographic (Marine Biology),
Dartmouth University (Molecular & Cell Biology),
Iowa State (Microbiology),
Iowa State (Genetics, Development, & Cell Biology)
Iowa State (Veterinary Microbiology & Preventative Medicine)
St. Jude Research Hospital (Genetics),
Virginia Tech (Biological Sciences, Disease Ecology)
Virginia Tech (Biological Systems Engineering),
University of Alabama-Birmingham (Cancer Biology),
University of Michigan (Biomedical Science-Bioinformatics)
University of Nebraska-Omaha (Biomechanics)
University of Pennsylvania (Genetics)
University of Washington (Biology)
Chemistry (3): Columbia University, Ohio State University, Texas A&M University
Chemical Engineering: Notre Dame University
DDS (Dental): University of Iowa
Education: UC Berkeley
Law School: Pace University (Environmental Law)
MD/DO (2): A.T. Still University Health, Midwestern University-AZCOM
Occupational Therapy (3): College of St. Mary, North Central College
Completed: Creighton University
PharmD: University of Iowa
Podiatry: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
27 Masters: 17 completed, 10 in pursuit
Biotechnology: Rush University
Counseling (2): Grand View University, University of Maryland
Data Science: Rochester Institute of Technology
Environmental Science: San Jose State University
Forensics: Capella University
Public Health (3): Emory University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Rutgers University
Science Writing: Johns Hopkins University
Completed (17):
American University (Sustainability Management)
Baylor University (Public Health)
Elmhurst University (Nursing)
Iowa State Biomedical Sciences
Iowa State University (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology)
Iowa State University (Anthropology)
Iowa State University (Business Administration)
2 Mercy College of Medicine (Lab Sciences)
Penn State University (Biology)
St. Cloud State (Biology)
Tufts University (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology)
Saint Louis University (Higher Education & Student Affairs)
University of Indiana (Anatomy)
University of Nebraska-Omaha (Biomechanics)
University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Food Science)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Dietetics)
Virginia Tech University (Biological Systems Engineering)
Yale University (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology)
4 Veterinary Programs (VMCAS): Colorado State University, Cornell University, Ross University.
Completed: Iowa State University
Complete list of STEM Jobs
Data Engineer at General Mills; Digital & Technology Associate at General Mills; QuickStar; Patient Care Technician Genesis Hospital; Mayo Clinic Lab Scientist; State Farm Underwriter; Disease Intervention Specialist for City of San Antonio; Farmer Engagement Coordinator Soil and Water Outcomes Fund; Vet Assistant; Nurse at Mayo Clinic; ICU Nurse Northwestern Medicine; 2 CNA in Des Moines; Chief Medical Scribe for ScribeAmerica; Telehealth for IU Health Arnett Hospital; University of Iowa Manufacturing Specialist; Sustainability Staff, American University; Student Support Services Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; Research Scientist for Isolation Bio Inc.; VA Medical Technologist; Veterinarian Carroll Veterinary Clinic; Project Coordinator, Manoomin Collaborative, University of Minnesota; Clinical Dietician, Regions Hospital St. Paul, MN; Research Analyst The Research Foundation for SUNY; Project Engineer for Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc; Field Service Engineer at Cytiva; Genetics Research Assistant Mayo Clinic; Software Consultant at Source Allies; Americorp Vista at University of Georgia; Data Scientist at Essentia Health; Energy Structural Analyst at Kimley-Horn; Vet Assistant in Carolina, Puerto Rico; Case Manager Meridian Services; Microbiologist for SGS; Information Technology Specialist, Meskwaki Nation; Food protection manager, Minnesota Dept of Health; Materials Engineer, Space X; Environmental Scientist GSG Consultants, Inc; Technical Writer at Auria Space; Family Specialist at Children & Families of Iowa; Math Teacher in Roosevelt High Des Moines; Laboratory Tech at Corteva Agriscience; Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, NE; Research Associate, Hy-Line International; Milan Laser Hair Removal; Vet Tech, Animal Defense League of Texas, San Antonio; Food Scientist Heartland Food Products Group, Indianapolis, IN;
