Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,590 people earned their bachelor's degree in biomedical science. This earns it the #140 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 biomedical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,778 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,590 |
| Associate Degree | 528 |
| Basic Certificate | 310 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 48 |
Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biomedical science is $31,278. 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 $24,186 to a high of $36,056.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biomedical science is $51,545. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $52,632 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $613.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biomedical science. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 439 |
| Women | 1,151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 190 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 380 |
| White | 737 |
| International Students | 87 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 107 |
Most Popular Biomedical Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biomedical science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 435 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 84% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus biomedical science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,278.
Cornell University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Cornell. Of these students, 73% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cornell University biomedical science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,278.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from IU Bloomington. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 31,278.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UIUC. Of these students, 63% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 31,278.
University of Western States is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Western States Chiropractic College. Of these students, 47% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at University of Western States make a median salary of 31,278.
University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UPR Aguadilla. About 72% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla make a median salary of 31,278.
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UPR Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that UPR Ponce graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UPR Bayamon. About 58% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon make a median salary of 31,278.
California State University - Bakersfield is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from CSUB. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that CSUB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus biomedical science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,278.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UMGC. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
Springfield College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Springfield College. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Springfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UNH. About 68% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
Russell Sage College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Russel Sage. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Russel Sage graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - East. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from IU East. Data shows that IU East graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,278.
Guilford College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Guilford. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at Guilford College make a median salary of 31,278.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Methodist University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,365 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Methodist. Of these students, 71% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at Methodist University make a median salary of 31,278.
Siena College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Siena. Of these students, 69% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biomedical science at Siena College make a median salary of 31,278.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon biomedical science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,278.
Delaware State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Del State. About 80% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Delaware State University biomedical science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,278.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Genetics | 15,715 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
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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