by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 59 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #199 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 199 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 10 of 82 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at SMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 88 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University awarded 95 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SMU is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $44,885 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,125 in student loans. This is above $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
