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General Biology Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 3,513 students earned their Biology degrees in VA.

In this state, General Biology is the 6th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,086
Master’s Degree 229
Post-Master’s Certificate 157
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Virginia

32,400 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $81,950, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

506 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
335 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. 66% of students get financical aid.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

#6

James Madison University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,050 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Liberty University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#10

Bluefield College

Bluefield
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
965 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,293 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Biology Careers in VA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180
Life Scientists 11% $58,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 452
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 342
Biochemistry & Biophysics 255
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Biotechnology 37
Ecology & Systematics Biology 27

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