by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SCU stacks up against peers offering biological & biomedical sciences.
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SCU is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Santa Clara University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $19,970 in student loans. This is lower than $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU were Asian. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Santa Clara University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at SCU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 51 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 26 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 10 |