Biological & Biomedical Sciences at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 234 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #31 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #844 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete West Chester University of Pennsylvania’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 | $30,458 |
| 2 years | $40,233 |
| 3 years | $46,498 |
| 4 years | $58,050 |
| 5 years | $67,434 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania take home a median $58,050, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 |
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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