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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

97 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

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:

Virginia Tech Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#207 in the U.S.
#7 in Virginia
#27 in the Southeast Region

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

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at Virginia Tech

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

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at Virginia Tech

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:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 339
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 222
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 114
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 35
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 27
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 12
Zoology/Animal Biology 5
Botany/Plant Biology 3

Virginia Tech Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

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.

Master’s Rankings

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.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 6
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 31

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

Virginia Tech gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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

Virginia Tech Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 55 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

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.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia 3
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 11
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 59

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 47% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

Virginia Tech gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads 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 diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Virginia Tech

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

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