Biology Studies at Northern Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College sits in Annandale, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 92 biology studies graduations were recorded at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Studying Online at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 58% women (53) and 42% men (39).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Of the 92 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 58% were women (53) and 42% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*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 Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, 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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