Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Carleton College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what Carleton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carleton College is in Northfield, MN.
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Studying Online at Carleton College
Carleton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Carleton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Carleton College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 30 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #26 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #113 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1079 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Carleton College
Those who finish Carleton College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,526 |
| 2 years | $23,034 |
| 3 years | $30,071 |
| 4 years | $40,859 |
| 5 years | $61,887 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Carleton College earn a median of $40,859, compared with $85,081 for all Carleton College graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Carleton College stands at $17,929.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Carleton College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.