by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $28,313. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,529 for all biological science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, biological science students borrow a median amount of $26,975 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,513 for all biological science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at VCU is $271 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from VCU in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 281 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 39 |
| Natural Sciences | 14 |
| Sustainability Science | 5 |
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