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General Biology at Liberty University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Liberty University
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.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Liberty University

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).

Liberty University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Biology majors at Liberty University

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).

Liberty University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Biology majors at Liberty University

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

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