by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how ISU compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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ISU is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #278 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 363 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $48,382 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,920 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 72% of graduates fell into 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 262 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 51 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 68% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Iowa State University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study: