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Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Virginia Commonwealth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 60 biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University

Many students take online classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 65

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 65

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at $18,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 67% women (40) and 33% men (20).

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Of the 39 bachelor’s biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 74% were women (29) and 26% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	22
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 77% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 58%.*

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 18 master’s biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, above the national average of 25%.*

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Of the 3 doctoral biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University

The Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Virginia Commonwealth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biostatistics	5
Bioinformatics	55

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates

Students who finish Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.