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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #71 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 490 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NAU. This makes it the #193 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #158 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at NAU awarded 490 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU 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 Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 275 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from NAU in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU 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 Northern Arizona University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Northern Arizona 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 | 493 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 21 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 271 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 254 |
| Physical Sciences | 143 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.