General Biology at University of Vermont
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what University of Vermont. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT.
During the most recent reporting year, 117 general biology degrees were granted at University of Vermont.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Vermont
Many students take online classes at University of Vermont. Of 14,476 students, 456 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Vermont
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Vermont’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Vermont | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 91 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #721 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Vermont | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 91 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #721 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Vermont
Students who complete University of Vermont’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,201 |
| 2 years | $35,823 |
| 3 years | $43,012 |
| 4 years | $58,369 |
| 5 years | $60,654 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Vermont take home a median $58,369, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Vermont comes in at $23,917.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Vermont, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Vermont are 69% women (81) and 31% men (36).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Vermont
Of the 112 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Vermont, 69% were women (77) and 31% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of Vermont
Of the 3 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Vermont.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Vermont
Among the 2 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Vermont.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 University of Vermont
The General Biology program at University of Vermont breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 117 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at University of Vermont go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.