by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #31 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VSU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #1,231 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,231 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 32 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 246 of 304 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at VSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia State University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
VSU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,623 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
