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 SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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SMU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #197 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU earn a median of $44,885 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,125 in student loans. This is above $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Southern Methodist University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at SMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 88 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 15 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 |