Biology Studies at Roanoke College
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, take a look at what Roanoke College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Roanoke College is located in Salem, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 biology studies degrees were granted at Roanoke College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Roanoke College
Roanoke College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Roanoke College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Roanoke College are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Roanoke College
Among the 30 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Roanoke College, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Roanoke College, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*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 Roanoke College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.