by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, WUSTL came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WUSTL. This makes it the #131 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 81 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 218 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 18 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 35 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis.
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 | 601 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 467 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 129 |
| Physical Sciences | 98 |
| Engineering Technologies | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.