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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#8 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#24 of 45
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#53 of 174
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#93 of 176
Best Value	Nationwide	#501 of 1,303
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#741 of 1,326

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#8 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#24 of 45
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#53 of 174
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#93 of 176
Best Value	Nationwide	#501 of 1,303
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#741 of 1,326

Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’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	$23,298
2 years	$34,704
3 years	$42,320
4 years	$49,762
5 years	$63,471

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $49,762, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $23,875.

Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.