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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #334 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 334 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from The American University. This makes it the #337 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #191 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from The American University in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at American University.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 29 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 68 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 41 |
| Physical Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.