by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at NAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #221 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 221 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 13 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 139 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at NAU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 408 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 26 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 13 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 12 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at NAU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 426 |
| Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |