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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Boston College

Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Boston College

If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Studying Online at Boston College

Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Boston College

Rankings can help you compare Boston College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 98
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 1,326
Best Value Massachusetts #49 of 50
Best Value New England (Region) #91 of 97
Best Value Nationwide #1271 of 1,303

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 98
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 1,326
Best Value Massachusetts #49 of 50
Best Value New England (Region) #91 of 97
Best Value Nationwide #1271 of 1,303

Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Boston College

Graduates of Boston College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Boston College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,236
2 years $32,827
3 years $40,310
4 years $61,891
5 years $79,439

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Boston College take home a median $61,891, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Boston College

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Boston College stands at $18,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Boston College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Cytotechnologists $155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists $155,361
Exercise Physiologists $144,072
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Histotechnologists $125,527

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