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General Biology in Virginia

General Biology Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Biology Grads in Virginia

There are 42,140 people in the state and 1,574,170 people in the nation working in Biology jobs.

General Biology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Biology Jobs in Virginia

Biology grads earn an average of $80,997 in the state and $84,914 nationwide.

General Biology Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Virginia offering Biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. The school admits about 33% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,648 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Biology Careers in VA

Some of the careers Biology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Biological Technicians 13% $100,160
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $85,117
Biological Scientists, All Other 9% $79,550
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Agricultural Technicians 8% $44,022
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Precision Agriculture Technicians 7% $56,932
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $41,048
Bioinformatics Scientists 5% $92,484

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13,820
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,355
Microbiology Science & Immunology 4,711
Other Biological Sciences 4,612
Biotechnology 3,869

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