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Biotechnology Schools in Virginia

37 students earned Biotech degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biotechnology is the 188th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in Virginia

Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a biotech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biotech majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in Virginia

3,670 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biotech.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a biotech grad in the state is $93,750, compared to a typical salary of $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

Biotechnology Careers in VA

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 3,513
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 452
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 342
Biochemistry & Biophysics 255
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Ecology & Systematics Biology 27

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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