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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Cornell came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 528 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 513 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #193 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 71 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Cornell University.
Of the 528 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Cornell in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 66 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 1,430 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 651 |
| Physical Sciences | 258 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 236 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 208 |
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