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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 187 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNI. This makes it the #446 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 84 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UNI in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNI, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Northern Iowa.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 76 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 55 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 39 |
| Physical Sciences | 18 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 13 |
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