College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at Washington University in St Louis

171 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

WashU Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#45 in the U.S.
#1 in Missouri
#1 in the The Plains States Region

By College Factual’s measure, WashU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #45 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 45 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri 1 of 37
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region 1 of 124

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at WashU

Here is each degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 262
Master’s 52
Doctoral 118
Graduate Certificate 1

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at WashU

The biological & biomedical sciences field at WashU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 126
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 81
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 67
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 46
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 41
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 23
Genetics 23
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 18
Botany/Plant Biology 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 2

WashU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 52 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 32

WashU Graduate Tuition and Fees

$70,654 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $70,008 $70,008
Fees $646 $646

Read more about WashU tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

WashU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 2

WashU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 118 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 2

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 48% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.

WashU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 48
Non-Resident Aliens 28
Other Races 8

WashU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

WashU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WashU identified as men.

WashU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WashU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Washington University in St Louis
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at WashU

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 262

References

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options