by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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William & Mary was ranked #125 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from William & Mary. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $29,851. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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The biology program at William & Mary awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
William & Mary does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from William & Mary in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 69 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
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