Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UR/U of Richmond/Richmond compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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UR/U of Richmond/Richmond ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #147 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Richmond awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UR/U of Richmond/Richmond go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,909 a year. This is below $80,851, the median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,705 in student loans. This is above $21,358, the typical median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,570 | $65,230 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Richmond.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 51 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 32 |