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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Southern Methodist University

If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.

Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University

Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#12 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#15 of 127
Best Value	Texas	#76 of 77
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#119 of 120
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#197 of 1,326
Best Value	Nationwide	#1284 of 1,303

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#12 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#15 of 127
Best Value	Texas	#76 of 77
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#119 of 120
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#197 of 1,326
Best Value	Nationwide	#1284 of 1,303

Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Graduates of Southern Methodist 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	$34,322
2 years	$28,055
4 years	$44,885
5 years	$59,316

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Southern Methodist University take home a median $44,885, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Southern Methodist University is $22,125.

Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.