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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 1,059 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in VA.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Virginia

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 718
Post-Master’s Certificate 177
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 177
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 22.3%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 94,960 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $87,700 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

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

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. 99% of students get financical aid. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $19,551.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#4

Bluefield College

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. An average student at Bluefield College will pay a net price of $22,442. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,293 a year.

#5

Virginia Tech

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

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

#8

William & Mary

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Shenandoah University

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,630
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Mathematical Science Occupations 17% $0
Biochemists and Biophysicists 16% $0
Microbiologists 13% $92,420
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,160
Epidemiologists 0% $65,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,635
Engineering 1,286
Natural Resources & Conservation 252
Mathematics & Statistics 242
Physical Sciences 241
Agriculture 206
Architecture/Urban Planning 167
Engineering Technologies 8

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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