Biological & Biomedical Sciences at College of the Holy Cross
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at College of the Holy Cross. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Holy Cross is in Worcester, MA.
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Online Class Availability at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
Rankings can help you compare College of the Holy Cross’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 98 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #46 of 50 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #86 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1249 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Students who complete College of the Holy Cross’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,352 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $50,696 |
| 4 years | $67,624 |
| 5 years | $79,688 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from College of the Holy Cross take home a median $67,624, compared with $69,998 for all College of the Holy Cross graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from College of the Holy Cross comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at College of the Holy Cross work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, 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.