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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Indiana University - Bloomington

645 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
52 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 21
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 64
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 69

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at IU Bloomington

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 645 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 725 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #286 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from IU Bloomington Cost?

$11,790 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,300 Average Student Debt

IU Bloomington Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,312 $39,004
Fees $1,478 $1,478
Books and Supplies $690 $690
On Campus Room and Board $13,380 $13,380
On Campus Other Expenses $3,040 $3,040

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IU Bloomington Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 645 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from IU Bloomington in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington 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 Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 70
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 46
White 449
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 45

Does IU Bloomington Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.

IU Bloomington Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

The biological & biomedical sciences program at IU Bloomington awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 1

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at IU Bloomington

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

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 226
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 155
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 121
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 73
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 41
Zoology 38
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 23
Biotechnology 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 10
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 4
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 3

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 221
Physical Sciences 182
Natural Resources & Conservation 94
Engineering 62
Architecture & Related Services 39

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