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Bucknell was ranked #125 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 125 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bucknell was $1,768 per credit hour 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 | $64,418 | $64,418 |
| Fees | $354 | $354 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,118 | $16,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 118 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Bucknell. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bucknell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Bucknell 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 Bucknell Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Bucknell in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University 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 | 1 |
| 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 Bucknell 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 | 65 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Zoology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 148 |
| Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 19 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.