by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #38 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 38 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New York | 3 of 95 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 242 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 204 |
| Master’s | 428 |
| Doctoral | 109 |
| Professional Certificate | 219 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Columbia University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 428 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Columbia University is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 185 |
| Other Races | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 109 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 219 professional certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 204 |