Here 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 SPU compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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SPU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. In particular, it placed #627 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #111 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Seattle Pacific University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,723 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Seattle Pacific University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at SPU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 36 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| General Biology | 6 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 2 |