Biology Studies at Virginia State University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia State University is in Petersburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 48 biology studies degrees were granted at Virginia State University.
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Studying Online at Virginia State University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) studied exclusively online and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Virginia State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Virginia State University are 88% women (42) and 12% men (6).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Virginia State University
Among the 46 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Virginia State University, 89% were women (41) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 100% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Virginia State University
Among the 2 master’s biology studies graduates at Virginia State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Virginia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Virginia State University, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Virginia State University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.