by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #27 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 27 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 180 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 284 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Northwestern University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 181 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 141 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 39 |
| Biotechnology | 38 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 54 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northwestern University is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 70 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 7 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 284 |