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General Biology Schools in Vermont

238 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 224
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Associate Degree 4
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Vermont

In this state, there are 2,570 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Vermont

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $78,070, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Vermont that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
13,292 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UVM. 96% of students get financical aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Saint Michael's will pay a net price of $29,361.

#3

Middlebury College

Middlebury
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#4

Norwich University

Northfield
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $49,524 after graduation.

#5

Castleton University

Castleton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,211 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Castleton will pay a net price of $17,740. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,044 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Northern Vermont University. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

#7

Bennington College

Bennington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
559 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,906 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. An average student at Landmark College will pay a net price of $44,522.

General Biology Careers in VT

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 4% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 0% $92,660
High School Teachers -3% $63,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 151
Biochemistry & Biophysics 89
Zoology 32
Pharmacology & Toxicology 17
Microbiology Science & Immunology 14
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9
Other Biological Sciences 8
Botany/Plant Biology 7

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