Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
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Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,688 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,688 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,552 |
| Basic Certificate | 381 |
| Associate Degree | 294 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 135 |
Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biomedical science is $26,833. 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 $26,766 to a high of $30,108.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biomedical science is $26,810. 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, $26,810 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,813.
The median monthly payment of a biomedical science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $528.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biomedical science. About 71.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 481 |
| Women | 1,207 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 157 |
| Black or African American | 115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| White | 787 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 111 |
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 - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The biomedical science program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 435 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Cornell. About 74% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at IU Bloomington. About 79% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UIUC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Western States Chiropractic College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UPR Aguadilla. About 64% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UPR Ponce. Of these students, 57% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biomedical science program at University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon awarded 65 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at CSUB. About 68% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UC. About 56% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The biomedical science program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 35 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $39,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,150 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Springfield College. About 46% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from UNH. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Russell Sage College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Russel Sage. About 87% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from IU East. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Guilford. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $36,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,428 per year. The biomedical science program at Methodist University awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $39,925 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. The biomedical science program at Siena College awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,160 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at Del State. Of these students, 89% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 89,056 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,552 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10,308 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 6,139 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,623 |
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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