by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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VCU was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,709 a year. This is higher than $34,380, which is the national median for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, biological science students borrow a median amount of $34,694 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,100 for all biological science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at VCU is $271 per month.
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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Of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological science from VCU in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 224 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 39 |
| Natural Sciences | 10 |
| Gerontology | 7 |
| Sustainability Science | 5 |
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