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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 594 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 657 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #180 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 57 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 594 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 379 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Virginia Tech. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Virginia Tech.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,111 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 508 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 412 |
| Physical Sciences | 212 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 206 |
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