Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Hood College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Hood College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hood College is in Frederick, MD.
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Studying Online at Hood College
Many students take online classes at Hood College. Of 2,101 students, 376 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 234 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Hood College
Use these rankings to compare Hood College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #12 of 22 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #16 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #136 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #157 of 234 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #672 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #963 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Hood College
Those who finish Hood 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 | $34,789 |
| 3 years | $51,197 |
| 4 years | $54,923 |
| 5 years | $54,473 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Hood College report median earnings of $54,923, compared with $60,937 for all Hood College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Hood College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Hood College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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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