by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Iowa as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #274 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 274 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 4 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 16 of 124 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
| Professional Certificate | 17 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Iowa includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $47,525 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,569 in student loans. This is lower than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 44 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 62 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 17 |
