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. In addition, we cover how UIU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #567 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIU is $40,071. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Upper Iowa University.
Of the 14 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UIU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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