Below are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Iowa. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Iowa among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #328 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 328 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Iowa | 7 of 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 27 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa conferred 5 master’s degrees in general biology.
Iowa has not been ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
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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Among recent graduates, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 40% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa conferred 5 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 5 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Iowa has not been ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 80% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa granted 5 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Iowa. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 123 |