by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #621 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 621 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 18 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 of 304 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at SU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 59 |
| Biology, General | 28 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 14 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shenandoah University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $44,219 a year. This is below $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at SU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
