by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #435 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at American University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 40 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 8 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 10 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
American University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at American University are Black or African American. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
American University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in biological & biomedical sciences from American University identified as women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at American University 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 American University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 60 |