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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 237 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in IA.

In this state, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 10th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

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
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

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 28,180 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Iowa

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $74,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,002. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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University of Iowa

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

86% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 80% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

In their early career, MIU grads earn an average salary of $25,124. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,052. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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
Computer & Information Sciences 542
Engineering 448
Agriculture 269
Mathematics & Statistics 156
Physical Sciences 103
Engineering Technologies 34
Architecture/Urban Planning 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 17

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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