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. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, University of Virginia came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 36 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 337 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 346 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $23,395. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, biology students borrow a median amount of $51,836 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Virginia is $532 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
Learn more about University of Virginia tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 337 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Virginia. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 37 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.