by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biomathematics.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for biomathematics list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in biomathematics & bioinformatics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biomathematics from VCU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for biomathematics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biomathematics in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biomathematics from VCU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 55% 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 bachelor's in biomathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the VCU biomathematics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Biomathematics & Bioinformatics from VCU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biomathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biomathematics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 452 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.