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General Biology at Virginia State University

General Biology at Virginia State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Virginia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia State University is in Petersburg, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 general biology graduations were recorded at Virginia State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) studied exclusively online and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Virginia State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #31 of 34
Best Value Southeast (Region) #119 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #243 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #549 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1150 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Virginia State University

Graduates of Virginia State University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Virginia State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,927
2 years $28,055
4 years $40,623

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Virginia State University take home a median $40,623, compared with $41,327 for all Virginia State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Virginia State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Virginia State University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Virginia State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Virginia State University are 88% women (42) and 12% men (6).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Virginia State University

Among the 46 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Virginia State University, 89% were women (41) and 11% were men (5).

Virginia State 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 Virginia State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 41
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Virginia State University

Minority students account for 100% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia State University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Virginia State University

Among the 2 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Virginia State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Virginia State 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 Virginia State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Virginia State University

Minority students account for 100% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Virginia State University, above 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 Virginia State University

The General Biology program at Virginia State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 48

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Virginia State University go on to a range of careers. 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

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