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. Also, learn how UMW ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 376 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 383 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,194 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMW, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,048 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMW was $1,209 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 92 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMW, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Mary Washington.
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