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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of California-Merced

Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of California-Merced

If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what University of California-Merced. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Merced is in Merced, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Merced

Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Of 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of California-Merced

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Merced’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 139
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 196
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 1,326
Best Value California #80 of 138
Best Value Far Western (Region) #93 of 192
Best Value Nationwide #201 of 1,303

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 1,326
Best Value Nationwide #201 of 1,303

Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of California-Merced

Graduates of University of California-Merced’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of California-Merced
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,685
2 years $31,391
3 years $43,274
4 years $52,891
5 years $67,342

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced take home a median $52,891, compared with $62,823 for all University of California-Merced graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Merced

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced is $18,325.

Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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

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