Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Smith College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Smith College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Smith College sits in Northampton, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Smith College
Online coursework is an option at Smith College. Among 2,857 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Smith College
Rankings can help you compare Smith College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #25 of 51 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #27 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #45 of 98 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1039 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Smith College
Students who complete Smith College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,283 |
| 2 years | $28,757 |
| 3 years | $38,497 |
| 4 years | $44,315 |
| 5 years | $48,329 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Smith College take home a median $44,315, compared with $50,277 for all Smith College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Smith College is $19,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Smith College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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