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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,520 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in IA.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Iowa

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,271
Master’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Iowa

28,180 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $74,430, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

446 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI.

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,182. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,571 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#7

Wartburg College

Waverly
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Wartburg grads earn an average salary of $43,742. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Drake University

Des Moines
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

#9

Luther College

Decorah
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Luther. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#10

Grand View University

Des Moines
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,469. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,643 a year.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $71,380
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $59,290
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770
Microbiologists 12% $75,820
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Life Scientists 3% $72,900
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $71,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering 2,616
Computer & Information Sciences 1,713
Agriculture 1,469
Engineering Technologies 665
Mathematics & Statistics 564
Physical Sciences 427
Natural Resources & Conservation 354
Architecture/Urban Planning 136

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