General Biology at William & Mary
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 189 general biology degrees were granted at William & Mary.
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Online Class Availability at William & Mary
Online coursework is an option 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.
General Biology Rankings at William & Mary
Use these rankings to compare William & Mary’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 296 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #212 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #813 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from William & Mary
Those who finish William & Mary’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $21,356 |
| 3 years | $33,984 |
| 4 years | $47,139 |
| 5 years | $69,010 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from William & Mary earn a median of $47,139, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from William & Mary comes in at $16,681.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at William & Mary, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at William & Mary are 67% women (127) and 33% men (62).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at William & Mary
Of the 181 bachelor’s general biology graduates at William & Mary, 69% were women (124) and 31% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at William & Mary
Among the 8 master’s general biology graduates at William & Mary, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at William & Mary, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at William & Mary
This General Biology program at William & Mary offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 189 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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