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 Liberty University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Liberty University was ranked #619 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 608 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 619 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in biology from Liberty University. This makes it the #39 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 Liberty University is $23,803. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Liberty University was $382 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Liberty University. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $32,219 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 biology majors earned their master's degree from Liberty University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 219 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 102 |
| Zoology | 25 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
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