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:
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 |
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 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at WashU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 52 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 118 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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.
Among recent graduates, 48% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences.
WashU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WashU identified as men.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |