Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 135,792 people earned their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological & biomedical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135,792 |
| Master’s Degree | 23,405 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,113 |
| Associate Degree | 8,580 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,564 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 228 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences is $32,771. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,224 to a high of $37,343.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences is $30,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $43,963 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,607.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. About 66.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45,394 |
| Women | 90,398 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20,635 |
| Black or African American | 10,740 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,496 |
| White | 67,484 |
| International Students | 4,483 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9,954 |
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,421 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological & biomedical sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,619 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Davis. About 65% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 32,771.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,617 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCLA. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 32,771.
University of California - San Diego is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,580 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCSD. About 63% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 32,771.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,354 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USF Tampa. Of these students, 66% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,248 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,229 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 69% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan State University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,771.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,216 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UT Austin. Of these students, 65% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,176 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UW - Madison. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,113 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 67% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,060 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UF. About 67% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Florida make a median salary of 32,771.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,038 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Penn State University Park. About 73% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
University of California - Riverside is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,023 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCR. Of these students, 56% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 32,771.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 981 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Ohio State. About 62% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 971 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UW Seattle. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,771.
Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 969 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from FIU. Of these students, 69% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Florida International University make a median salary of 32,771.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 966 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 64% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,771.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 927 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from CU - Boulder. About 65% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Boulder biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,771.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 897 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Irvine. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. University of California - Irvine biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,771.
University of Central Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCF. About 64% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 32,771.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Engineering | 121,318 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29,912 |
| Physical Sciences | 28,585 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22,202 |
| Agriculture | 21,049 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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