by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological science majors, UNI came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in biological science from UNI. This makes it the #11 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Northern Iowa.
The biological science program at UNI awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 11 biological science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNI, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 23 |
| Gerontology | 11 |
| International Studies | 4 |
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