by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 biological & physical science.
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VCU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & physical science. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 37 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in biological & physical science.
Biological & Physical Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $45,072 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, biological & physical science students borrow a median amount of $26,975 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of biological & physical science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & physical science bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were Black or African American. Roughly 25% 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 & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & physical science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The biological & physical science program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 73 |
VCU awarded 73 completions in biological and physical sciences in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (25%).