Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WashU stacks up against peers offering biomathematics & bioinformatics.
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WashU holds a strong position among schools offering biomathematics & bioinformatics. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 18 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are Asian. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of biomathematics & bioinformatics master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics master’s degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of biomathematics & bioinformatics doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of biomathematics & bioinformatics doctoral degree graduates at WashU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the biomathematics & bioinformatics majors at Washington University in St Louis.
The biomathematics & bioinformatics program at WashU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 28 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 25 |
| Bioinformatics | 14 |
WashU granted 28 degrees in biostatistics in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (64%).
WashU awarded 25 completions in biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology, other recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (68%).
WashU awarded 14 degrees in bioinformatics in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).