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General Biology Schools in Virginia

426 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Biology is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Virginia

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 229
Post-Master’s Certificate 157
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 35.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 27.2%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 32,400 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Virginia

Biology grads earn an average of $81,950 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#2

Bluefield College

Bluefield
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
965 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Bluefield College grads earn an average salary of $36,293. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation. 34% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation. 94% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 81% of the teachers are full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,824. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,021 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,237.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation.

General Biology Careers in VA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180
Life Scientists 11% $58,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 273
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 55
Microbiology Science & Immunology 40
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 23
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Biochemistry & Biophysics 18
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14

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