Biology Programs in Virginia
Biology, General is the life-sciences core - cells, genetics, ecology, and lab method. Many graduates continue to health or research programs, so one-year earnings understate the path for those who go on, and overstate nothing for those who stop at the bachelor degree.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Biology Programs in Virginia
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Biology | $38,872 n=186 | $21,000 n=267 |
| George Mason University | Biology | $38,618 n=256 | $21,989 n=296 |
| Old Dominion University | Biology | $37,569 n=220 | $24,107 n=220 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Biology | $35,052 n=334 | $20,500 n=347 |
| James Madison University | Biology | $34,802 n=147 | $19,500 n=167 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Biology | $32,952 n=170 | $15,000 n=182 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averett University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Bluefield University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Bridgewater College | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| William & Mary | Biology | $34,126 Small program - rough guide n=68 | $18,250 Small program - rough guide n=90 |
| Christopher Newport University | Biology | $34,238 Small program - rough guide n=96 | $19,500 n=136 |
| Emory & Henry University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Ferrum College | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Hampton University | Biology | $39,787 Small program - rough guide n=58 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=64 |
| Hollins University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Liberty University | Biology | $32,912 Small program - rough guide n=76 | $23,250 Small program - rough guide n=88 |
| Longwood University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| University of Lynchburg | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=30 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| University of Mary Washington | Biology | $41,411 Small program - rough guide n=73 | $19,500 Small program - rough guide n=78 |
| Marymount University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Norfolk State University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Radford University | Biology | $33,556 Small program - rough guide n=72 | $21,500 Small program - rough guide n=99 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Biology | $35,948 Small program - rough guide n=32 | $26,899 Small program - rough guide n=55 |
| Randolph College | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| University of Richmond | Biology | $36,613 Small program - rough guide n=51 | $21,000 Small program - rough guide n=47 |
| Roanoke College | Biology | $37,360 Small program - rough guide n=30 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=55 |
| Shenandoah University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | $20,000 Small program - rough guide n=32 |
| Southern Virginia University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Sweet Briar College | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Virginia Military Institute | Biology | $45,584 Small program - rough guide n=34 | $25,379 Small program - rough guide n=30 |
| Virginia State University | Biology | $34,944 Small program - rough guide n=43 | $25,288 Small program - rough guide n=51 |
| Virginia Union University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | $24,500 Small program - rough guide n=41 |
| Washington and Lee University | Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |