General Biology at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying general biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and has a total student population of 30,318.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
Iowa General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
Iowa General Biology Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in biology, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology Student Demographics at Iowa
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Iowa.
Iowa General Biology Master’s Program

In the biology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in biology.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
The following biology concentations are available at University of Iowa. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Iowa. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Biology Studies | 10 |
Related Majors
- Genetics
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for University of Iowa.
Occupation | Jobs in IA | Average Salary in IA |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 13,010 | $56,510 |
Medical Scientists | 870 | $67,730 |
Biological Science Professors | 730 | $101,810 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 380 | $127,440 |
Biological Scientists | 260 | $62,320 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By KMSatoh202 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.