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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 187 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNI. This makes it the #446 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 84 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UNI in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNI, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Northern Iowa.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 76 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 55 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 39 |
| Physical Sciences | 18 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 13 |
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