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Wake Forest University was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences 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 #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Wake Forest University. This makes it the #93 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #93 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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Of the 129 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Wake Forest University in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Wake Forest University 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 Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Wake Forest University in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Wake Forest 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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 152 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Molecular Medicine | 5 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 87 |
| Engineering | 65 |
| Physical Sciences | 50 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 12 |
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