by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Virginia Tech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech highly for general biology, placing at #140 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 140 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 5 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 296 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 293 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 14 master’s degrees in general biology.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech awarded 11 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
Virginia Tech awarded 3 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 32 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Virginia Tech awarded 16 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Virginia Tech awarded 16 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 293 |