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Other Biological Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 162 students earned their Biomedical Science degrees in VA.

An Other Biological Sciences major is the 47th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Other Biological Sciences Majors in Virginia

Biomedical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biomedical science majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 23.5%
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Jobs for Other Biological Sciences Grads in Virginia

3,770 people in the state and 161,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biomedical science.

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Wages for Other Biological Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a biomedical science grad in the state is $81,950, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer biomedical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

#2

Virginia Tech

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

A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,878.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

Other Biological Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers biomedical science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
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 biomedical science.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 426
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 273
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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