by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Longwood ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Longwood was ranked #660 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 648 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 660 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Longwood University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Longwood is $33,686. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Longwood is $439 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Longwood paid an average of $704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,887 | $15,887 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,804 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Longwood. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Longwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Longwood biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Longwood Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Longwood University.
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