Biomedical Sciences, General

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#1

#1 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$42,879

#2

#2 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$48,379

#3

#3 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$50,041

#4

#4 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$50,469

#5

#5 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$45,490

#6

#6 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$49,664

#7

#7 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#8

#8 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Worcester, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#9

#9 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

The Rockefeller University
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#10

#10 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,520–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$24,034

Median Starting Salary

$50,205

#11

#11 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$51,626

#12

#12 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$45,305

#13

#13 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$54,029

#14

#14 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$47,774

#15

#15 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$55,477

#16

#16 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives 12,043 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$35,596

Median Starting Salary

$48,170

#17

#17 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$47,768

#18

#18 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$48,648

#19

#19 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$45,935

#20

#20 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$48,241

#21

#21 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$30,479

Median Starting Salary

$52,036

#22

#22 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$54,386

#23

#23 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$49,785

#24

#24 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$47,102

#25

#25 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$49,179

#26

#26 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$53,280

#27

#27 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$48,175

#28

#28 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,928

#29

#29 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$49,975

#30

#30 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$58,714

#31

#31 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$52,912

#32

#32 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$53,293

#33

#33 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$52,686

#34

#34 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$53,902

#35

#35 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$8,756

Median Starting Salary

$51,140

#36

#36 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$49,151

#37

#37 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$52,393

#38

#38 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$47,068

#39

#39 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,240–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$39,267

Median Starting Salary

$48,897

#40

#40 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$53,890

#41

#41 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,840

#42

#42 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$9,881

Median Starting Salary

$46,786

#43

#43 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$47,761

#44

#44 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$53,546

#45

#45 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$51,476

#46

#46 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$49,732

#47

#47 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,667

Median Starting Salary

$50,175

#48

#48 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,378

Median Starting Salary

$54,657

#49

#49 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Salus University
Elkins Park, PA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#50

#50 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$49,424

#51

#51 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,359

Median Starting Salary

$55,289

#52

#52 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#53

#53 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#54

#54 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
La Jolla, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$0

#55

#55 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Maine
Orono, ME

the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$17,617

Median Starting Salary

$53,315

#56

#56 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Tulsa, OK

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#57

#57 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,350

Median Starting Salary

$49,035

#58

#58 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$47,491

#59

#59 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Overall, Old Dominion University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$16,098

Median Starting Salary

$49,443

#60

#60 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#61

#61 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,796

#62

#62 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$50,670

#63

#63 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, PR

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#64

#64 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,783

#65

#65 Best College for Biomedical Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,783

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About Biomedical Sciences, General

A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.

For all the 11,363 degrees granted in Biomedical Sciences, General per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 735 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 56% percent identify as women and 44% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Biomedical Sciences, General, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, General is $40,800.

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Careers

Majoring in Biomedical Sciences, General, your experience can be applied to different careers. Biomedical Sciences, General majors go on to pursue jobs including Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Biomedical Sciences, General majors include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biomedical Sciences, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biomedical Sciences, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
735
Female Students
415 (56%)
Male Students
320 (43%)

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