by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 166 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #22 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 22 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 179 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 284 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Northwestern University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 181 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 141 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 39 |
| Biotechnology | 38 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 284 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 166 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,651 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,874 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
