Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Roanoke College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what Roanoke College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Roanoke College is in Salem, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Roanoke College
Roanoke College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Roanoke College
Rankings can help you compare Roanoke College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #31 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 304 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #374 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1098 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Roanoke College
Students who complete Roanoke College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,147 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 4 years | $51,790 |
| 5 years | $62,009 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Roanoke College take home a median $51,790, compared with $52,520 for all Roanoke College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Roanoke College comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Roanoke College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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