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Biomedical Engineering in Iowa

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Biomedical Engineering Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 175 students earned their Bio Engineering degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Biomedical Engineering is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in Iowa

Bio Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 113
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a bio engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bio engineering majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.4%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,770 people employed in jobs related to a bio engineering degree, compared to 244,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in Iowa

Bio Engineering grads earn an average of $116,060 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $24,313.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in IA

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $102,490
Biomedical Engineers 13% $63,430
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $114,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to bio engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanical Engineering 612
Computer Engineering 449
Civil Engineering 264
Industrial Engineering 240
Chemical Engineering 189
Aeronautical Engineering 181
Electrical Engineering 169
Agricultural Engineering 81

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