Here is an overview of this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 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 biochemistry & biophysics, ranked #107 out of 287 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in biochemistry & biophysics at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $19,477 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 58% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 74% 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ISU awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 9 |