by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU as a strong choice for biomathematics & bioinformatics, ranked #50 out of 60 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in biomathematics & bioinformatics at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for biomathematics & bioinformatics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, biomathematics & bioinformatics students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of biomathematics & bioinformatics bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in biomathematics & bioinformatics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU awarded 39 bachelor’s completions in bioinformatics in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 |