by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for genetics, ranked #28 out of 34 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Schools | 28 of 34 |
| Best Genetics Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Genetics Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 2 |
Here is each degree level offered in genetics at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in genetics.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for genetics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Genetics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Genetics students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU earn a median of $49,980 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, genetics students accumulate a median of $21,631 in student loans. This is lower than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of genetics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of genetics bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 83% 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 genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Genetics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Genetics | 8 |
