Biological & Physical Sciences at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Sciences, consider the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 62 biological & physical sciences graduations were recorded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 56% women (35) and 44% men (27).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Of the 62 associate’s biological & physical sciences degrees awarded at Virginia Western Community College, 56% were women (35) and 44% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, below the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Sciences program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Sciences 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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