Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Every biological & biomedical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the biological & biomedical sciences program at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine stacks up to those at other schools.Geisinger Commonwealth is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 607.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biological & Biomedical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Geisinger Commonwealth Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Geisinger Commonwealth
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Geisinger Commonwealth does offer online courses in biological & biomedical sciences for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Geisinger Commonwealth Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at Geisinger Commonwealth
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Geisinger Commonwealth Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
In the biological & biomedical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Concentrations Within Biological & Biomedical Sciences
If you plan to be a biological & biomedical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 83 |
Related Majors
Careers That Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in biological & biomedical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for PA, the home state for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
| Software Applications Developers | 28,260 | $96,370 |
| Computer Workers | 19,010 | $87,040 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 12,420 | $95,160 |
| Medical Scientists | 7,970 | $114,370 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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