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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, NC State came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 639 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 629 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 159 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NC State. This makes it the #24 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 639 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NC State. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 415 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 52 |
Online degrees for the NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 151 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from NC State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at North Carolina State 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 | 420 |
| Zoology | 83 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 53 |
| Biotechnology | 48 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 47 |
| Genetics | 46 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 7 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,302 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 842 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 347 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 326 |
| Physical Sciences | 199 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.