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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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