Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.
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Studying Online at Cornell University
Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Cornell University
Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 234 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | New York | #73 of 87 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #195 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1189 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 234 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | New York | #73 of 87 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #195 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1189 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Cornell University
Those who finish Cornell University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,812 |
| 2 years | $33,606 |
| 3 years | $34,060 |
| 4 years | $59,070 |
| 5 years | $81,387 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Cornell University take home a median $59,070, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Cornell University is $15,188.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Cornell University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, 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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