by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNLV. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #618 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 618 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Nevada | 3 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at UNLV covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 235 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 24 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 247 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNLV is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV report a median salary of $52,145 a year. This is below $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,376 in student loans. This is above $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Asian. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8 |
