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 UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 167 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNI. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,286 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNI is $241 per month.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UNI in 2021-2022, 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 biology.
| 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 biology majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.