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. We've also included details on how VWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at VWU was ranked #740 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #25 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 726 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 740 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Wesleyan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VWU is $30,921. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at VWU paid an average of $1,500 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,010 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from VWU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the VWU 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 VWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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