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Iowa State is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 426 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 347 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #93 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 46 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 426 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Iowa State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,866 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 867 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 155 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 150 |
| Physical Sciences | 135 |
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