by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 40 doctor's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
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The biology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general biology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general biology.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in general biology. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general biology. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Virginia Tech
Old Dominion University is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in general biology. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Old Dominion University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general biology needs to look into Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 56 |
| Georgia | 126 | 83 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 27 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 9 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 36 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 44 |
| Alabama | 98 | 28 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 22 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 5 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 10 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 24 |
| Biology Studies | 16 |
