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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 341 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPenn. This makes it the #55 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 118 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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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 University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 117 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 33 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPenn. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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 | 577 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 256 |
| Physical Sciences | 237 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 189 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 123 |
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