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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 372 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WVU. This makes it the #186 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 372 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at WVU awarded 29 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at West Virginia 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 840 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 193 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 140 |
| Physical Sciences | 102 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 38 |
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