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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Northeastern came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 409 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 411 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #136 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 409 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Northeastern in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the 250 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 136 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Northeastern 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,652 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 173 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 95 |
| Physical Sciences | 82 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 71 |
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