Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Iowa. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Iowa as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #250 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 250 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Iowa | 4 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 of 124 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
| Professional Certificate | 17 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Iowa 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, University of Iowa conferred 44 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 62 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Iowa ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa awarded 17 professional certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Iowa is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of biological & biomedical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a professional certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Iowa. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 245 |