by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 864 master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biological & biomedical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biological & biomedical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biological & biomedical sciences students working on their master's degree.
The biological & biomedical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Pennsylvania
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences needs to take a look at Lehigh University. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Lehigh University
It is hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
It's hard to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Drexel University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Temple University
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Villanova University
WCUPA is a large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Chatham University
Ship is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Located in the city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 1,853 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 480 |
| Maryland | 32 | 855 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 651 |
| Delaware | 24 | 109 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,617 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 874 |
| Engineering Technologies | 444 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 324 |
| Physical Sciences | 307 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 154 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 62 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 39 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 4 |
