by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological science majors, Cornell came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 129% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 per credit hour 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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The biological science program at Cornell awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cornell 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 Cornell University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 41 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 11 |
| Medieval Studies | 3 |
| Historic Preservation | 2 |
| Behavioral Science | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.