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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 341 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPenn. This makes it the #55 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 118 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 117 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the UPenn biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPenn. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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 | 577 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 256 |
| Physical Sciences | 237 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 189 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 123 |
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