Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of the Southwest
If you plan to study biological & biomedical sciences, take a look at what University of the Southwest has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.USW is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and has a total student population of 904.
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.
USW Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at USW
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
USW does offer online education options in biological & biomedical sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
USW Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at USW
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of the Southwest.
USW Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a biological & biomedical sciences master's degree from USW, 61% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 17 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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 University of the Southwest. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Biology | 8 |
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 NM, the home state for University of the Southwest.
Occupation | Jobs in NM | Average Salary in NM |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 7,010 | $55,380 |
Health Specialties Professors | 1,300 | $150,170 |
Computer Workers | 1,250 | $79,540 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists | 770 | $136,370 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bildungsroman under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.