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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 552 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #193 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at Purdue awarded 552 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 400 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Purdue. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 3,404 |
| Engineering Technologies | 851 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 664 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 393 |
| Physical Sciences | 281 |
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