Bioengineering at Iowa State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Bioengineering, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 bioengineering degrees were granted at Iowa State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Bioengineering graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Bioengineering graduates at Iowa State University are 20% women (7) and 80% men (28).
Bioengineering Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 21 master’s bioengineering degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioengineering master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Bioengineering master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 32%.*
Bioengineering Doctoral Program at Iowa State University
Of the 14 doctoral bioengineering graduates at Iowa State University, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioengineering doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Bioengineering doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Bioengineering Graduates
Graduates of the Bioengineering program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Bioengineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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