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Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 biomathematics & bioinformatics degrees were granted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Many students take online classes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1

Minority students account for 14% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower than the national average of 58%.*

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Of the 5 doctoral biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

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

Minority students account for 20% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 20%.*

*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 Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioinformatics	5
Computational Biology	7

Best-Paid Careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates

Graduates of the Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates, 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.