Biological & Biomedical Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology sits in Beckley, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Among 1,278 students, 330 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 516 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #256 of 304 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1233 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Students who complete West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,403 |
| 2 years | $27,222 |
| 3 years | $30,327 |
| 4 years | $40,544 |
| 5 years | $57,866 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn a median of $40,544, compared with $58,912 for all West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $23,090.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, 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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