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Biotechnology in Virginia

Biotechnology Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in Virginia

There are 5,280 people in the state and 213,830 people in the nation working in Biotech jobs.

Biotechnology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in Virginia

Biotech grads earn an average of $109,126 in the state and $135,129 nationwide.

Biotechnology Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 2 colleges in Virginia offering Biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Biotechnology Careers in VA

Some of the careers Biotech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048
Geneticists $48,526
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Biologists $54,070
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biotech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Biology 101,585
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13,820
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,355
Microbiology Science & Immunology 4,711
Other Biological Sciences 4,612

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View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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