by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Virginia Tech came in at #34. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 250 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 303 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,239 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $43,421 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 Virginia Tech is $470 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 250 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 7 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 205 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 106 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.