Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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VWU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #1,163 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Wesleyan University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at VWU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,625 in student loans. This is lower than $27,925, the typical median for all majors at VWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,550 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VWU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at VWU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 20 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 2 |