by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #215 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 215 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 13 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 127 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at NAU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 408 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 26 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 426 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $45,636 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 1 certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
NAU is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NAU identified as women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 12 |
