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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Boston College came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 10 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 342 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston College. This makes it the #470 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #165 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston College was $602 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 316 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 188 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Boston College 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 Boston College Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston College in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Boston College.
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 | 184 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 96 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 204 |
| Physical Sciences | 65 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.