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, and more. We've also included details on how BRCC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at BRCC was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BRCC paid an average of $335 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Fees | $744 | $1,449 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Online degrees for the BRCC biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BRCC Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Associate’s in biological science from BRCC in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at BRCC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |