by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #98 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 98 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 51 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 585 |
| Master’s | 544 |
| Doctoral | 79 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at BU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 585 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BU is in the top 5% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $66,288 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,200 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 168 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Graduate study is also available at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 544 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 79 |
