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. We've also included details on how Roanoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 332 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Roanoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,458 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Roanoke was $578 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Roanoke in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Roanoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
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