by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #257 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 257 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 9 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 343 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 343 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
VCU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 9 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU report a median salary 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, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,712 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 |
Find out more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were Asian. About 36% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 21 |
VCU awarded 343 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (36%).
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 23 |
