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General Biology at Norwich University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Norwich University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Norwich University is located in Northfield, VT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 general biology degrees were granted at Norwich University.

Online Class Availability at Norwich University

Distance learning is available at Norwich University. Among 3,149 students, 995 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 410 (13%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Norwich University

These rankings give you a sense of how Norwich University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Norwich University

Graduates of Norwich University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,728
2 years	$34,526
3 years	$42,304
4 years	$53,532
5 years	$57,973

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Norwich University report median earnings of $53,532, compared with $75,763 for all Norwich University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Norwich University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Norwich University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Norwich University

Of the 8 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Norwich University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Norwich University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Norwich University, below the national average of 47%.*

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

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Norwich University

This General Biology program at Norwich University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	8

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Norwich University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
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

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.