Biology Studies at William & Mary
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 189 biology studies graduations were recorded at William & Mary.
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Online & Distance Learning at William & Mary
Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) studied exclusively online and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at William & Mary, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at William & Mary are 67% women (127) and 33% men (62).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at William & Mary
Of the 181 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at William & Mary, 69% were women (124) and 31% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at William & Mary
Of the 8 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at William & Mary, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at William & Mary, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
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