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 #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 346 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $23,465. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Virginia is $532 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Virginia. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% 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, 53% 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 | 75 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |
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