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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological sciences majors, Columbia came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from Columbia. This makes it the #48 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological sciences from Columbia in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Biology Studies from Columbia in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 5 |
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