University of Iowa (UI) - Biology

101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

Biology

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a biology degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor
Certificate
Master
Doctor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Biology Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the biology program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Iowa Degree Level Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Certificate	Master	Doctor
All Students	125	117	-	4	4

By Gender

University of Iowa Student Gender Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Certificate	Master	Doctor
Male	61	58	-	1	2
Female	64	59	-	3	2

By Race

University of Iowa Student Racial Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Certificate	Master	Doctor
American Indian	-	-	-	-	-
Black	1	1	-	-	-
Asian	9	9	-	-	-
Hispanic	5	5	-	-	-
White	100	94	-	3	3
Unknown	9	7	-	1	1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 49,300
Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Biologists

Job Description

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 101,000
Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a biology degree or program in Iowa

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Ashford University
Clinton, IA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 15
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Central College
Pella, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 30
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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 30
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 27
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Graceland University - Lamoni
Lamoni, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 113
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Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 12
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 19
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Luther College
Decorah, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 72
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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 26
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Northwestern College
Orange City, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Simpson College
Indianola, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 27
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University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 105
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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 15
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Waldorf College
Forest City, IA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 63
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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 19
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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