by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 132 U.S. colleges awarded 4,879 degrees and certificates in Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 51% of graduates. College Factual ranks 59 schools in its 2027 Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $36,962 one year after completing, rising to $77,268 after four years.
Studying Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences involves the study of Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In The Biological And Biomedical Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other biological & biomedical sciences is a popular field of study, with 4,879 degrees awarded annually. 132 colleges award other biological & biomedical sciences degrees, an average of 37 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 394.
By level, the 4,879 awards include 77 certificates, 584 associate degrees, 1,438 bachelor’s degrees, 2,468 master’s degrees and 312 doctorates.
Women earned 72% of other biological & biomedical sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,524 of 4,879). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,721) and Hispanic or Latino (1,140), and international students earned 452.
College Factual ranks 59 schools in its 2027 Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools ranking, including 7 for associate degrees, 17 for bachelor’s degrees, 26 for master’s degrees and 10 for doctorates. It also ranks other biological & biomedical sciences schools within 20 states. In all, 132 colleges offer other biological & biomedical sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other biological & biomedical sciences credential is the master’s degree: 2,468 of the 4,879 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other biological & biomedical sciences call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other biological & biomedical sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 77 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 584 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,438 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,468 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 312 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other biological & biomedical sciences, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 20.0% |
| Master’s degree | 17.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences, with an average median salary of $93,617; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager, Clinical Project Manager and Clinical Trial Manager.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other biological & biomedical sciences, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 151,522 | -2.5% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates earn a median $36,962 one year after completing their program, $77,268 after four years and $75,568 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,962 |
| 4 years | $77,268 |
| 5 years | $75,568 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other biological & biomedical sciences is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
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