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General Biology in West Virginia

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General Biology Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 526 students earned their Biology degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 470
Master’s Degree 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 4,440 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 West Virginia

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $64,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,355. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

West Liberty University

West Liberty
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,911. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,326. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,983. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, Concord University grads earn an average salary of $30,123.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at UC. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,002 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,381.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,408 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Biology Careers in WV

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $62,070
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Medical Scientists 6% $65,230
Biological Scientists 5% $71,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 151
Biochemistry & Biophysics 30
Microbiology Science & Immunology 26
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 21
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9
Biotechnology 8
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 8
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2

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