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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Utah

1,940 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Utah

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,577
Associate Degree 226
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Utah

34,490 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Utah

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $75,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

838 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. This private school has an average net price of $13,474.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 74% of students get financical aid.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
263 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,826 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,702 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,578. 76% of the teachers are full time.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $41,013 after graduation.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,503. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,197. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 23% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Snow College

Ephraim
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,813 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Statisticians 88% $70,300
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Biochemists and Biophysicists 52% $63,700
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,360
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Microbiologists 26% $57,980
Biological Scientists 24% $75,310
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 20% $52,230
Epidemiologists 20% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Computer & Information Sciences 8,537
Engineering 2,169
Mathematics & Statistics 683
Physical Sciences 581
Agriculture 424
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 261
Architecture/Urban Planning 114

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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