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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 245 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Howard. This makes it the #470 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #130 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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Of the 118 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Howard in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Howard University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 124 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 2 |
| Genetics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 78 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 31 |
| Physical Sciences | 26 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.