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Brandeis is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #76 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 76 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 229.99999999999997 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 217 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Brandeis. This makes it the #81 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #130 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 230 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Brandeis in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Brandeis does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Brandeis. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Brandeis University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 154 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 89 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Genetics | 10 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
| Biotechnology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 112 |
| Physical Sciences | 53 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 24 |
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