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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Northwestern came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #78 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 56 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 82 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Northwestern 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 | 169 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 133 |
| Biotechnology | 43 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 731 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 205 |
| Engineering Technologies | 127 |
| Physical Sciences | 123 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.