by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #284 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 284 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 9 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 304 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 382 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at VCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 382 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
VCU is in the top 5% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $43,873 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,106 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 147 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28 |
