Biological & Biomedical Sciences at William & Mary
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at William & Mary
Many students take online classes at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at William & Mary
These rankings give you a sense of how William & Mary’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 304 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #215 of 301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #850 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 304 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #215 of 301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #850 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from William & Mary
Students who complete William & Mary’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,407 |
| 2 years | $21,527 |
| 3 years | $36,219 |
| 4 years | $50,353 |
| 5 years | $66,932 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from William & Mary earn a median of $50,353, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from William & Mary comes in at $16,530.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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