by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BRCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BRCC among the top schools in the country for biological & physical science, coming in at #140 out of 200 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 140 of 200 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia | 7 of 13 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 18 |
Here is each degree level offered in biological & physical science at BRCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 49 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Blue Ridge Community College handed out 49 associate’s degrees in biological & physical science.
BRCC ranks competitively among schools offering biological & physical science at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $744 | $1,524 |
Find out more about BRCC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of biological & physical science associate’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of biological & physical science associate’s degree graduates at BRCC were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with a associate’s in biological & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
BRCC granted 49 associate’s degrees in biological and physical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 27% to women and 73% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.