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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 433 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 452 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from VCU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 168 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 31 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at VCU awarded 59 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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 | 319 |
| Physical Sciences | 136 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 80 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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