Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #207 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 207 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 307 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 660 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 55 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Virginia Tech breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 42 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 55 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 47% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 660 |