Anatomy

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and disease conditions.

Numbers at a glance

316th
Popular nationwide
220
Search Rank on O's List
4
Colleges offer it
455
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
188
Women
267

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
University of California-San Diego376
Oakland University2
Average public university graduating class: 189 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Parker University49
Duke University28
Average private university graduating class: 39 students.

O's Insights on Anatomy

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 83% of graduates come from public universities.

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