Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #285 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #548 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 122 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #285 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #548 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Kansas
Graduates of University of Kansas’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 | $37,605 |
| 2 years | $31,877 |
| 3 years | $38,355 |
| 4 years | $49,093 |
| 5 years | $62,979 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $49,093, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Kansas stands at $22,335.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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
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