Biology · Iowa

Biology colleges in Iowa

CampusPin lists 46 U.S. colleges in Iowa that offer Biology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Biology is the foundational pre-health major, covering molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of living systems.

Schools in Iowa that offer Biology

Biology programs in Iowa: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 46 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

46

Public / private

16 / 30

Universities / 2-year

33 / 13

Cities represented

33

In-state tuition range

$4,680–$64,862

Median in-state tuition

$22,259

Lowest published in-state tuition

Eastern Iowa Community College District

$4,680

Most selective

Grinnell College

13% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Iowa State University

29,878 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Biology program

  • General biology, cell, and molecular biology
  • Genetics
  • Ecology and evolution
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Lab techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, sequencing)
  • Senior research project

Where a Biology degree can lead

  • Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
  • Research Lab Technician
  • Biotech Researcher
  • PhD Biologist (academia)
  • Medical Lab Scientist
  • Forensic Biologist

Typical pay: $48,000–$72,000 early-career (varies; PhD significantly higher)

A Biology major covers cellular and molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Programs require a strong chemistry sequence (general and organic), physics, and calculus. Many BS-track programs require additional biochemistry and statistics. Common concentrations include Cell & Molecular, Ecology & Evolution, Marine, Microbiology, and Biotechnology.

Biology is the most common pre-medical major and a strong feeder into PhD programs in biological sciences. Graduates work in research labs, biotech, pharmaceutical, environmental, and clinical fields.

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