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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,335 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 864
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 375
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 375
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 375
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 133,310 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $85,180 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

An average student at Carnegie Mellon will pay a net price of $36,775. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,569. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Chatham grads earn an average salary of $38,686.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Exercise Physiologists 11% $42,580
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $64,440
Biochemists and Biophysicists 5% $87,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 3,224
Computer & Information Sciences 2,926
Mathematics & Statistics 1,052
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Agriculture 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 170

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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