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Natural Sciences Schools in Virginia

14 Natural Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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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: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

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
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Physical Scientists 10% $125,470

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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View Nationwide Natural Sciences Report

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