1,891 colleges are offering Biological and Biomedical Sciences program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,427 schools have the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program and 606 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 179,543 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 2,955 students earned undergraduate certificate, 8,868 students earned associate's, 136,991 students earned bachelor's, and 29,529 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program is $37,754
Colleges Offering Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Biological and Biomedical Sciences program is $10,089 for state residents and $31,648 for out-of-state students. For graduate Biological and Biomedical Sciences programs, the average tuition is $11,303 for state residents and $24,527 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Biological and Biomedical Sciences schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 427 | 8,868 | 2,421 | 6,447 |
| Bachelor | 1,427 | 136,991 | 46,209 | 90,782 |
| Master | 606 | 20,817 | 7,442 | 13,375 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 301 | 8,694 | 3,954 | 4,740 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 6 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 50 | 292 | 70 | 222 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 3 | 25 | 5 | 20 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 81 | 2,635 | 517 | 2,118 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 154 | 1,200 | 405 | 795 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 25 | 476 | 207 | 269 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Biological and Biomedical Sciences is $37,754. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Biological and Biomedical Sciences Master's degree is $63,323.
The average loan debt of the completers in Biological and Biomedical Sciences programs is $22,294
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $223. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Biological and Biomedical Sciences program, the graduates from Widener University have the highest earning of $63,971 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Fairfield University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell follow it with average earning $63,116 and $62,266 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widener University | $53,638 | $63,971 | $5,331 | $27,000 | $270 |
| Fairfield University | $56,360 | $63,116 | $5,260 | $25,995 | $260 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $35,396 | $62,266 | $5,189 | $24,175 | $242 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $32,300 | $61,089 | $5,091 | $20,500 | $205 |
| Seton Hall University | $51,370 | $58,040 | $4,837 | $26,000 | $260 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Biological and Biomedical Sciences Sub Major Programs
In Biological and Biomedical Sciences area, the graduates who completing Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology program have the highest salary of $98,074 and Pharmacology and Toxicology program have the second highest salary of $50,632 in average.
Associate's Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program shows the highest earning ($39,936) and Biology, General program follows with $29,050 average salary.
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Master's program has $83,803 average salary and Genetics program completers earn $82,507 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Biological and Biomedical Sciences area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $38,188 | $3,182 | $23,167 | $232 |
| Associate | $29,050 | $2,421 | $10,957 | $110 |
| Bachelor's | $37,292 | $3,108 | $22,953 | $229 |
| Master's | $57,217 | $4,768 | $40,030 | $450 |
| Doctoral | $66,699 | $5,558 | $40,500 | $455 |
| Post-MS | $37,940 | $3,162 | $41,796 | $470 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $43,642 | $3,637 | $21,058 | $210 |
| Master's | $52,094 | $4,341 | $42,131 | $474 |
| Doctoral | $72,542 | $6,045 | - | - |
| Botany/Plant Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $30,669 | $2,556 | $22,000 | $220 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $39,936 | $3,328 | $12,687 | $127 |
| Bachelor's | $37,753 | $3,146 | $19,605 | $196 |
| Master's | $42,722 | $3,560 | $59,205 | $666 |
| Doctoral | $73,600 | $6,133 | - | - |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $41,666 | $3,472 | $19,732 | $197 |
| Master's | $51,977 | $4,331 | $46,605 | $524 |
| First Professional Degree | $54,080 | $4,507 | $47,476 | $534 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $31,914 | $2,659 | $22,724 | $227 |
| Master's | $46,495 | $3,875 | $40,908 | $460 |
| Doctoral | $54,031 | $4,503 | - | - |
| Genetics Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $44,260 | $3,688 | $21,577 | $216 |
| Master's | $82,507 | $6,876 | - | - |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $36,944 | $3,079 | $22,460 | $225 |
| Master's | $50,998 | $4,250 | $46,107 | $518 |
| Doctoral | $80,377 | $6,698 | - | - |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $50,632 | $4,219 | $17,679 | $177 |
| Master's | $79,723 | $6,644 | $41,068 | $462 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $98,074 | $8,173 | $18,475 | $185 |
| Master's | $83,803 | $6,984 | $40,698 | $457 |
| Biotechnology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $44,121 | $3,677 | $19,536 | $195 |
| Master's | $73,919 | $6,160 | $39,057 | $439 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $32,788 | $2,732 | $21,735 | $217 |
| Master's | $67,182 | $5,598 | $60,367 | $679 |
| Doctoral | $80,479 | $6,707 | $52,477 | $590 |
| First Professional Degree | $56,622 | $4,719 | $40,844 | $459 |
| Post-MS | $68,314 | $5,693 | $65,827 | $740 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $38,400 | $3,200 | $21,363 | $214 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
