by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at William & Mary. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, William & Mary as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #112 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 112 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 3 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, William & Mary handed out 181 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
William & Mary holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from William & Mary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,139 a year. This is below $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, general biology students borrow a median amount of $16,681 in student loans. This is lower than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
William & Mary awarded 181 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at William & Mary. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
