We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at ISU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral 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 #283 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 283 of 1,362 |
| 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:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 60 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
ISU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 68% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 49 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 363 |