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CIP 26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

4,202

2025 · 121 schools

International share

10.3%

432 international students

Bachelor's degrees

1,438

5.0% international

Master's degrees

1,868

15.4% international

Overview

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other is a multidisciplinary academic field that encompasses a wide range of topics related to living organisms and their biological processes. This program typically serves as an umbrella for various specialized areas in biology and biomedical sciences that do not fall into the more defined categories of traditional programs. Students may explore subjects such as molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics, among others.

The curriculum in this discipline often includes both theoretical and practical components, allowing students to engage in laboratory work, field research, and data analysis. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing essential skills that are applicable in various scientific and medical professions. Moreover, students may have opportunities to participate in research projects, internships, and collaborations with faculty members, which can enhance their learning experience and professional development.

Graduates of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other find themselves well-prepared for a variety of career paths. They may pursue advanced degrees in medicine, veterinary science, or research, or they could work in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, or healthcare industries. The interdisciplinary nature of this program equips students with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of biological systems, making them valuable contributors to scientific advancements and healthcare improvements. Overall, this field is essential for addressing many of the critical challenges faced in health and biology today.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 41% and the international share went from 5.6% to 10.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
38.0%
Asian
12.0%
Hispanic
21.0%
Black
10.9%
Other
7.9%
Intl.
10.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 121 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#3 Harvard University Massachusetts 9 2
#5 Stanford University California 6 0
#14 Cornell University New York 83 3
#16 Washington University in St Louis Missouri 2 0
#16 Vanderbilt University Tennessee 4 0
#27 University of Southern California California 11 2
#29 University of California-San Diego California 4 1
#31 New York University New York 28 9
#34 University of California-Davis California 7 1
#34 University of Florida Florida 342 29
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 166 6
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 162 5
#42 Northeastern University Massachusetts 7 0
#44 Case Western Reserve University Ohio 6 1
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 6 1
#52 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia 42 16
#55 University of Miami Florida 14 2
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 367 5
#59 Tulane University of Louisiana Louisiana 2 0
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 17 1
#59 Stony Brook University New York 28 2
#72 Syracuse University New York 2 0
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 150 4
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 61 0
#90 Yeshiva University New York 26 21
#95 University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois 1 1
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 150 8
#109 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus New Hampshire 1 0
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 26 8
#121 SUNY at Albany New York 2 2
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania 14 4
#133 University of Vermont Vermont 19 2
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 35 4
#179 University of Mississippi Mississippi 93 0
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 94 1
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 17 0
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 1 0
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 16 1
#208 University of North Carolina at Greensboro North Carolina 2 0
#208 Xavier University Ohio 9 0
#219 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indiana 9 0
#219 University of North Carolina--Wilmington North Carolina 3 0
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 2 0
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 1 0
#262 George Fox University Oregon 2 0
#262 Seattle Pacific University Washington 5 0
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 183 164
#288 Shenandoah University Virginia 8 0
#308 North Carolina Central University North Carolina 7 0
#328 Old Dominion University Virginia 3 0
#332 University of South Alabama Alabama 10 3
#342 Lincoln Memorial University Tennessee 23 1
#353 Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee 6 0
#365 The University of Montana Montana 2 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 96 4
#376 Barry University Florida 158 4
#382 University of New Orleans Louisiana 3 1
LAC #16 Grinnell College Iowa 1 0
LAC #38 Scripps College California 2 0
LAC #78 Whitman College Washington 2 0
LAC #100 Beloit College Wisconsin 1 0
LAC #172 Guilford College North Carolina 4 0
— Solano Community College California 194 0
— Ventura College California 115 2
— University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Puerto Rico 101 0
— Chabot College California 94 2
— Ponce Health Sciences University Puerto Rico 94 0
— University of Western States Oregon 89 44
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 68 0
— University of Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska 65 15
— Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Mississippi 62 0
— Seminole State College Oklahoma 60 1
— University of Maryland Global Campus Maryland 53 2
— University of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 49 0
— Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee 48 19
— Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Illinois 45 0
— Rogers State University Oklahoma 42 0
— A T Still University of Health Sciences Missouri 37 1
— California State University-Bakersfield California 35 1
— Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Pennsylvania 34 1
— Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Arkansas 28 0
— Saginaw Valley State University Michigan 23 0
— Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis Missouri 23 0
— Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Pennsylvania 22 0
— Cumberland University Tennessee 21 0
— Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan Puerto Rico 16 0
— Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences New York 15 1
— San Jose City College California 14 0
— Dakota State University South Dakota 14 4
— Rush University Illinois 12 0
— Springfield College Massachusetts 12 1
— Morehouse School of Medicine Georgia 11 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Natural Sciences Managers 108,690 $86.66 $180,250
Biological Scientists, All Other 55,850 $51.12 $106,330
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50,190 — $102,840
Life Scientists, All Other 7,460 $51.86 $107,860

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.