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General Biomedical Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

During the most recent reporting year, 19 general biomedical sciences degrees were granted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biomedical Sciences graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biomedical Sciences graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 47% women (9) and 53% men (10).

General Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 3 master’s general biomedical sciences degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biomedical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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

General Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 16 doctoral general biomedical sciences degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biomedical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of General Biomedical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, above the national average of 30%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish General Biomedical Sciences program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

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.