by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #129 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 129 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 17 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 98 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 30 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at SHU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SHU earn a median of $52,614 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at SHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 30 |
