by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Graduate Certificate Schools | 3 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 391 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 415 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from VCU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $31,149. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,236 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at VCU is $217 per month.
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 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 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
The biology program at VCU awarded 391 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 145 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the VCU biology 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 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from VCU in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were 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, 63% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 58 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.