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Biological and Physical Sciences programs in Virginia

24 colleges in Virginia offer Biological and Physical Sciences, from associate's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Northern Virginia Community College, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Laurel Ridge Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Biological and Physical Sciences. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,919
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,557
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

    Richmond, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,168
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,529
  • Laurel Ridge Community College

    Middletown, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,013
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,000
  • Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,762
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,349
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,012
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,996
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,433
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,128
  • Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,966
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,787
  • Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,997
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,644
  • Brightpoint Community College

    Chester, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,490
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,223
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus

    Charlottesville, VA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $21,565
    Graduation rate
    96%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,863
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College

    Charlottesville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,963
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,752
  • University of Virginia's College at Wise

    Wise, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,210
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,325
  • Virginia Wesleyan University

    Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,676
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,074
  • George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $17,915
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,343
  • Southwest Virginia Community College

    Cedar Bluff, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,005
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,221
  • William & Mary

    Williamsburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $19,096
    Graduation rate
    89%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $73,490
  • Regent University

    Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,923
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,498
  • Mountain Gateway Community College

    Clifton Forge, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,861
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,293
  • Eastern Shore Community College

    Melfa, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $2,495
    Graduation rate
    41%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,418
  • Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,852
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,622
  • New River Community College

    Dublin, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,279
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,025
  • Patrick & Henry Community College

    Martinsville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,102
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,323
  • Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,375
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,681
  • Wytheville Community College

    Wytheville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,622
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,303

Program 30.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).