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Natural Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 14 students earned their Natural Sciences degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Natural Sciences is the 141st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors in Virginia

Natural Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural sciences majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Natural Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 2,970 people employed in jobs related to a natural sciences degree, compared to 84,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Natural Sciences grads earn an average of $121,850 in the state and $110,090 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,487 after earning their degree at this institution.

Natural Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers natural sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Physical Scientists 10% $125,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 170
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 98
International Studies 40
Biological & Physical Science 30
Science, Technology & Society 25
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Interdisciplinary Studies 19
Mathematics & Computer Science 10

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