Biological & Biomedical Sciences at St Olaf College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at St Olaf College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St Olaf College is in Northfield, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at St Olaf College
Distance learning is available at St Olaf College. Of 3,124 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at St Olaf College
Rankings can help you compare St Olaf College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 122 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #81 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #861 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from St Olaf College
Graduates of St Olaf College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,831 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $33,847 |
| 4 years | $42,177 |
| 5 years | $66,856 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from St Olaf College earn a median of $42,177, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from St Olaf College stands at $24,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at St Olaf College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.