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General Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 373 general biology degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#7 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 296
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#160 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#673 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#7 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 296
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#160 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#673 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Students who complete Virginia Commonwealth 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	$24,666
2 years	$25,889
3 years	$36,513
4 years	$43,873
5 years	$62,710

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $43,873, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $21,712.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 72% women (267) and 28% men (106).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 343 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 72% were women (247) and 28% were men (96).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	99
Hispanic / Latino	32
Black / African American	54
Asian	125
Two or More Races	15
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 66% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Of the 5 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	2

Minority students account for 40% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Of the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 100% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, above the national average of 26%.*

*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 Virginia Commonwealth University

This General Biology program at Virginia Commonwealth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	347
General Biomedical Sciences	26

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.