by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #239 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 239 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Iowa | 3 of 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 177 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 177 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $51,094 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,614 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
ISU awarded 177 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 44 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
