General Biology at Liberty University
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 114 general biology degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 296 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #267 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #854 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,514 |
| 2 years | $26,933 |
| 4 years | $38,401 |
| 5 years | $59,482 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Liberty University take home a median $38,401, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Liberty University comes in at $23,299.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Liberty University are 64% women (73) and 36% men (41).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 95 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Liberty University, 63% were women (60) and 37% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 19 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Liberty University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than 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 Liberty University
This General Biology program at Liberty University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 6 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 108 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below 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.