Below are the key facts about this program at BYU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BYU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #231 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 231 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Utah | 5 of 10 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 45 |
Here is each degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 890 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at BYU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 890 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BYU is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,178 a year. This is lower than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,337 in student loans. This is higher than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 725 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Graduate study is also available at BYU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 17 |