by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at BVU was ranked #579 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 570 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 579 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buena Vista University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,682 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BVU was $1,352 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,190 | $40,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,896 | $10,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,561 | $2,561 |
Learn more about BVU tuition and fees.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from BVU in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the BVU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Buena Vista University.
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