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Natural Sciences in Virginia

Natural Sciences Schools in Virginia

15 Natural Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Natural Sciences is the 222nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors in Virginia

Natural Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural sciences majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Natural Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 2,970 people in the state and 84,490 people in the nation working in natural sciences jobs.

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Wages for Natural Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, natural sciences grads earn an average of $121,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,090.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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Natural Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers natural sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 3,075
Biological & Physical Science 1,382
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 150
Science, Technology & Society 118
International Studies 102
Interdisciplinary Studies 66
Systems Theory 58
Mathematics & Computer Science 57

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