Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, 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 in Ames, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Iowa State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Iowa State University
Students who complete Iowa State University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,839 |
| 2 years | $30,083 |
| 3 years | $40,676 |
| 4 years | $48,382 |
| 5 years | $54,618 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Iowa State University earn a median of $48,382, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $21,920.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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