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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Virginia

30 students earned Biological Science degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biological & Physical Science is the 112th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 1,270 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $133,360, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

#3

William & Mary

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,593. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Cognitive Science 681
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 170
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 98
International Studies 40
Science, Technology & Society 25
23
Interdisciplinary Studies 19
Natural Sciences 14

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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