by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #261 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 261 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 9 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 307 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 382 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at VCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 41 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 41% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 49% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 25 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
VCU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at VCU are White. About 48% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 28 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU are White. Roughly 36% 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 graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 382 |