by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering biomathematics & bioinformatics. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 18 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, biomathematics & bioinformatics students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. Approximately 56% 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 biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biomathematics & bioinformatics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 39% 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 master’s in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of biomathematics & bioinformatics doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics doctoral degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the biomathematics & bioinformatics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The biomathematics & bioinformatics program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 55 |
| Biostatistics | 5 |
VCU awarded 55 degrees in bioinformatics recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (49%).
VCU granted 5 degrees in biostatistics in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).