by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #28 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 325 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Boston College includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 191 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 120 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College awarded 325 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $61,891 a year. This is lower than $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boston College, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is higher than $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 29 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Boston College. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
