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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 363 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 379 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from GMU. This makes it the #72 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 363 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from GMU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 32 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from GMU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at George Mason 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 | 422 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 76 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 31 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 497 |
| Physical Sciences | 128 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 93 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 60 |
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