Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,820 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.2% of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 179,083 degrees were awarded toBiological & Biomedical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 293 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 133,744 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,127 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences of $50,943 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,915 |
| 4 years | $50,943 |
| 5 years | $63,792 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44,200 |
| Women | 89,544 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,863 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 20,470 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,627 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10,538 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 362 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6,543 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 2,883 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 4,275 | 3.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,925 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,152 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,149 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,925 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,852 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,783 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,673 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,666 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,460 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,451 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,403 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,386 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,378 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,341 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,254 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,208 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,192 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,152 bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,128 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,121 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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