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VCU was ranked #101 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 452 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from VCU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at VCU awarded 452 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 37 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from VCU. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 326 |
| Physical Sciences | 149 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 76 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 75 |
| Engineering Technologies | 2 |
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