by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biomedical science.
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Virginia Tech was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biomedical science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in biomedical science from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biomedical science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biomedical science majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 20 biomedical science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Virginia Tech, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in biomedical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 335 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 213 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 111 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 21 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 13 |
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