by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #279 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 279 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 5 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 of 124 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Doctoral | 49 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at ISU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 363 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $48,382 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,920 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 72% of graduates 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 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 262 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 60 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 49 |
