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Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

8,008 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 1,099
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 479
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 479
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 479
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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 & 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 & biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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201 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students
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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Computer Workers 7% $84,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 3,224
Mathematics & Statistics 1,052
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Agriculture 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 170
Military Technologies & Sciences 44

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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