2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best General Biology Associate Degree School for You
General Biology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Iowa. With 805 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Marshalltown Community College to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Located in the rural area of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in biology at Marshalltown Community College, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Out of the 10 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa Lakes Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Estherville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa Western Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Des Moines Area Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Kirkwood Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.
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Iowa Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.
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Ellsworth Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general biology programs. Ellsworth is a fairly small public school located in the town of Iowa Falls.
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Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.
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Southeastern Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Southeastern Community College is a small public school located in the town of West Burlington.
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Request InformationBest General Biology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1,745 |
| Kansas | 693 |
| Nebraska | 757 |
| North Dakota | 289 |
| South Dakota | 347 |
General Biology Related Majors
General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Biology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.