Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Howard University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Howard University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard University is in Washington, DC.
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Online Class Availability at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Among 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Howard University
Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #166 of 234 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #229 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1300 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #166 of 234 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #229 of 229 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1300 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Howard University
Graduates of Howard 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 | $24,174 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $34,488 |
| 4 years | $41,949 |
| 5 years | $59,298 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Howard University earn a median of $41,949, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Howard University comes in at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Howard University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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