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Biomedical Science in Virginia

Biomedical Science Schools in Virginia

203 students earned Biomedical Science degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Biomedical Science is the 108th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors in Virginia

Biomedical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a biomedical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biomedical science majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 18.7%
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Jobs for Biomedical Science Grads in Virginia

3,770 people in the state and 161,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biomedical science.

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Wages for Biomedical Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a biomedical science grad in the state is $81,950, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer biomedical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 19%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,882.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,295.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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Biomedical Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers biomedical science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biomedical science.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 3,513
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 452
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 342
Biochemistry & Biophysics 255
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Biotechnology 37
Ecology & Systematics Biology 27

View all majors related to Biomedical Science

View Nationwide Biomedical Science Report

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