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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 178 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from SMU. This makes it the #470 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
Of the 108 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 36% were men and 64% 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 Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Southern Methodist 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 | 97 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 336 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 242 |
| Engineering Technologies | 50 |
| Physical Sciences | 37 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.