General Biology at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is located in West Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 general biology degrees were granted at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
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Studying Online at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Many students take online classes at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. Among 1,534 students, 76 (5%) studied exclusively online and 695 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
General Biology Master’s Program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Among the 6 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
The General Biology program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
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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