by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Biotechnology Schools in Virginia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biotechnology Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biotech degrees they offer, see the list below.
James Madison University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, biotech degree recipients typically earn an average of $41,832 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from James Madison UniversityExplore all the Best Biotechnology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 26 |
| Florida | 282 | 74 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 62 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 12 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 7 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 45 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 2 |
| Alabama | 233 | 49 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 8 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 3,235 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 421 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 332 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 258 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 163 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 106 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 64 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 39 |
| Zoology | 31 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 16 |
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